F.L.M. Summer Festival - Proudly supporting KIKA July 11th and 12th

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CharitySL.nl is an initiative from a small group of people to raise money for a Dutch charity program.

This year is chosen for KiKa, the Dutch Children Cancer Society.

In the Netherlands dies every 3 days a child with cancer. This has to change!

Children Cancer is the cause of death number 1 amongst children. Maybe you even know somebody who has sadly experienced this.

1 on 4 children doesn’t survive Children Cancer.

With your help has KiKa the possibility to pay for more research about Children Cancer and to make Children Cancer a disease from the past.

Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July is your opportunity to help us raise the money we wanna donate to KiKa.

On these days 20 Artists will perform a great show for everyone and we hope to see you all on one of these days or both and give what you can miss

The more people the more donations the more money we can donate to KiKa.

We can’t make this event without your help! So note the date, be here maybe ask a request and donate.

On behalf of KiKa, the CharitySL.nl team but most of all on behalf of all the children and their parents, siblings who have to deal with Children Cancer we say:

Thank you! Thank You for helping with your donation. You make the world more beautiful!

Media Chanel's:

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GeekSpeak – Do Rich People have a duty to the World? For Saturday July 11th at noon SLT

Do you think that the very rich have an obligation to the world above the obligation of ordinary people?

Should they give a lot of money to charity?  Or start charities themselves?  Or just invest their money wisely?  If the very rich have a duty to the rest of us are they fulfilling that duty by investing in Tesla?  What more should they do?

Should the government strip the very rich of their possessions and re-distribute them?  Or are the very rich an important part of society?

Where do the rich belong?  On a pedestal or the guillotine?

What would you think if you were about to become very rich?  Would you still think the same way?  Let’s discuss the position of the ultrawealthy of our world ! Bring your friends, and your banker :)

IM Vulcan, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday at the GeekSpeak auditorium at 1pm SLT, if you have ideas for new subjects.

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The Flowers Are Opening In My Body July 11th – Aug 6th, 2020- New Art by NarayanRaja, also known as Shiny

I feel that all the stars shine in me. 

The world breaks into my life like a flood. 

The flowers are opening in my body. 

All the youthfulness of land and water 

smokes like an incense in my heart; 

and the breath of all things 

plays on my thoughts as on a flute.

–Rabindranath Tagore

Welcome to “The Flowers Are Opening In My Body.” 

The title of the exhibition is borrowed from the book “Fruit Gathering" by Indian mystic poet Rabindranath Tagore. First published in 1916, it was then translated by the author himself from Bengali into English.   

The exhibition features new works conjured during remote walks in nature, rare outings during four months of shelter-in-place during the Covid-19 pandemic. The artist presents digital photographic objects that harness the power of photography and analog processes. Root systems dipping into shallow summer creeks and their rippling reflections, faces in stones, snakes in the grasses, vultures, fallen and decaying Redwoods, trees scorched by California wildfires, and 130,000 fatalities in the USA.  

These are the components for spells as imagery. They serve the artist as medicine and healing. Such meditations are alchemical transmutations (mortifcatio, negredo) pondering death and decay, and thus the cycles of life, cause and effect, and its restorative, visceral earth magic potencies.

Shiny’s art navigates and guides us through an ongoing time of dying and emerging stories of self and society that call for dynamic alchemy of creativity, compassion, curiosity, and openness. These mystic pixels capture altered states of mind and seeing, all in a foreboding and delightful quest for self-knowledge.

Please join the artist and friends for the opening reception festivities.  
Day:   Saturday, July 11th   
Time: 12 – 3 PM SLT

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Exhibition  •  Refreshments  •  Free Gift •  Live Music
DJ Shiny 12:00 – 1:30 PM  •  DJ Moshi 1:30 – 3:00 PM

RUN COME CELEBRATE

The artist sends special thanks and high vibes to Nyx, Ed, the 420 Gallery for Art, and the community at Stoner Hangout for their support and encouragement..

All works are available for sale inworld. Feel free to reach out to Shiny for comments or questions. 

NarayanRaja 

Follow Shiny on twitter @ShinyJourno

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Grand Opening: Avina’s Rock and Blues Club- A new classy laid back Venue in Second Life-Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

Avina’s Rock and Blues Club is the newest music venue on the scene owned and operated by MissAvina Resident. Located on Alectoris, this oceanside venue boasts beautiful views, a romantic garden, the best fireworks display and a relaxing atmosphere when the festivities quiet down. Avinas Premier Rock and Blues Club is also home of the Pamela Live Show, Glorious Gatcha and The Lutrova Emporium.

Avina & Wings Lutrova

Interview with MissAvina Resident

SLE: What brought you to SL?

MissAvina:I wanted to see what a Second Life would be like. I was interested in the aspect that I could make it whatever I wanted. I knew there were tons of other people to meet from all over the world and I was also interested in that.

SLE: What inspired you to go into the music venue scene?

MissAvina: Threw my entire Second Life I have always been a DJ. So the music scene is just the norm for me. It's also a great way to make new like - minded friends.

SLE: Can you tell our readers about Avina’s Rock and Blues Club?

MissAvina: Avina's Premier Rock and Blues club is a classy open night club. Spinning classic Rock, rock, and Blues music. Both older and modern. It offers its visitors a beautiful ocean scene, plenty of room to dance, also offers places to sit, have coffee or tea and just spectate, Or perhaps you would like to bring your special someone for a romantic dance. Avina's offers all of our employees any ad they may wish to post in our ad board free of charge. We also have the best fireworks show on the grid and they can even be personalised for any event or occasion. This Club really is a must see.

SLE: Who makes up your team and what do they do?

MissAvina: Avina's Premier Rock and Blues is a very new club. We don't have any employees at the current moment. However, we are hiring. We have myself (missavina) whom is owner and manager, And we have my husband Wings Lutrova who is also manager and my right hand.

SLE: Are you currently hiring staff?

MissAvina: yes!!!

SLE: What type of events do you host at Avina’s?

MissAvina: We haven't been able to host any at this time.Due to the Club being so new. But we are looking into hosting a Stevie Ray Vaughn concert for our hiring event. We will also be doing many other events such as word game, best in, Fireworks shows, Live singers and much more in the near  future.

SLE: Do you have an event schedule?

MissAvina: yes and it is posted on the back wall of the club. However it is empty at this time.

SLE: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers about Avina’s Rock and Blues Club?

MissAvina:This club is a truly beautiful place and it is a must see for yourself.

Avina's Rock and Jazz Club

SLURL:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ALECTORIS%20ENTERPRISE/78/156/21

Glorious Gatcha

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ALECTORIS%20ENTERPRISE/74/162/22

The Lutrova Emporium

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ALECTORIS%20ENTERPRISE/136/209/22

The Pamela Live Show

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Preferred Contact: can always send me a msg in world (missavina) and i will get it even if i'm not logged in.  

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DJ WEEBS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY AT SYNERGY ISLAND July 10th 6-8pm SLT

Because we celebrate everything on Friday nights here at Synergy Island, this time it’s a special party for our favorite entertainer DJ Weebs! Yes, he has made it through another year and now we all can let him know how much we care about the old fart!  lol Get on your favorite birthday party outfits and come party with us MAYHEM style! Let’s make this a night Weebs will not soon forget!

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Examining Equal pay for live musicians in SL and the effects on venues- Fan topic request.- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

An SLE fan contacted us suggesting a topic about equal pay for all live musicians and high priced singers vs lower priced singers.

Her argument was, “I know so many live singers, some real stuck up, some down to earth and easy going...then those [musicians] that think they are so much better than everyone else, when in actuality they are equal or worse”

My first thought was, Geez straight from the gate lol, She does have an interesting point but playing devil’s advocate; Who are we to decide the worth of a music talent? It would be like, wow this outfit is 750 Lindens… Nah... I think it's worth way less…like 150L. But go and buy it anyway.

If we all negotiated prices, we would be a culture bartering our way around. Just keepin it real by saying musicians are worth what venue owners are willing to pay. Even the broke club owners would scrap change from the couch to pay for an hour of entertainment.

According to what average venues owners pay, in reality the market sets the price. If there are buyers then there is a market for it and if business owners are willing to pay... then they are the ones who actually set the price.

That got me thinking about the imbalance in the SL Musicians vs. the effects on Venues. I wonder if equal pay for all musicians would even solve the real problem.


If you figure a RL night out on the town solo or bringing someone along, a good time or cheap date could cost about $100.00 USD for food, $152.83 if you include drinks and whatever else you like to do. For example, going to the movies, bowling or underwater basket weaving, things can add up. (Not recommended due to COVID)


The beauty of Second Life is avies get to concert hop and have a good ol time for an average of 300L a concert if there is a musician/venue tipping budget without the risk of catchin’ the corons. That saves SL concert goers a whopping $151.50 per event they attend! Now imagine that when you get to party 24/7 in SL without going bankrupt.



Now if you threw in a real lif concert to let’s say…… Beyonce, one night could cost you about $325 for a good seat ticket plus that $152.83. A little cheaper if you don’t drink or mind the nosebleed section. SL obviously a cheaper option. *sets down the calculator*


Live music in Second Life made its debut on the grid as early as 2007. It is a major staple of the SL community. Hundreds of talents from around the global have followed suit for over a decade. This form of entertainment can be costly to venue owners who count on live talent to drive traffic to their sims, shops and events. Many resort to DJ sets because it can be too expensive. Oftentimes these events don’t bring in enough traffic of regular tippers to cover half their overhead.


The Musicians who actively perform across the grid range in talent but all collectively provide a service that venue owners want to book. They are a vital part of concert halls and clubs not to mention giving avies something fun to do. Like dance, socialize and even interact with DJs, singers and musicians. From the range of talents, how do venue owners put them on a pay scale? I guess it is up to them to figure it out.


The average fee for a musician in Second Life ranges between 3,000L to 5,000L respectively. ($12.30USD-$20.50USD)


Another point brought up by the fan about why musicians charge, “4k may not be alot to some but we did not ask him to build a recording studio in his basement. we did not ask him to buy all the fancy equipment..that's on him..”


There are a handful of entertainers who take it to a whole new level with one hour concerts that cost upwards of $15,000L-$25,000L ($61.48 USD-$102.46 USD). Maybe some musicians do have a massive Radio Shack debt to pay and really need the lindens or their cat needs surgery for a bum tail.. Who are we to judge?

With fees that outrageous for a linden based economy, it is a bit much if I say so myself. Those types of fees literally double the cost of what venue owners pay monthly to keep their club running. All I can say about that is don’t hate the player, hate the game because they are livin’ their best SL. The only problem I see is with musicians who have a bad case of SLebrity with no RL substance to back up their visions of grandeur. One background track on a commercial for Ritz crackers back in 1992 doesn’t make you a star.

To the musicians who tour in RL, sell their music, get residuals and actually make a living performing. Do you, boo boo... charge whatever you want but at least stick around for groupie photo ops and autographs.


OK! Let's talk about venues now. Did you know an average venue owner pays a monthly tier ranging from 1250L-3000L/ wk ($5.13 USD/wk- $12.30 USD/wk) or $20.52-$53.20 USD a month. With an overhead to cover, venue owners count on tips and sales of products and services they may offer. If they also pay for just one event a week at a fee of 5k ($20.52 USD) that is another $82.00 bucks slapped on the grand total of approximately $100 USD a month just to run a venue, pay staff and musicians.


Without tips and sales, many of these venue owners never make a return on their investment and keep their clubs afloat for the love of Second Life and the live entertainment. The same venue owners spend countless hours managing their clubs and scheduling events. The struggle is real and that is why many venues come and go.

Musicians on the other hand who perform at least two events a day for seven days can make about $287+ USD a week. Cashing out $1,148.00+ USD a month. That’s great supplemental income to afford you 1 Lexus car payment, 2 pairs of shoes and a nice budget for Ulta per month….if you aren’t into those things, it would help with rent, food, child support, a weed habit or those Jordans you always wanted.

Then there are those singers who do it for free or tips only at karaoke night. Bless their hearts...

Weighing the pros and cons and looking on each side of the fence. There does seem to be an imbalance between musicians, their fees and venues who ultimately pay the price. But who really is at fault here?


My question is how do we gauge what a musician is worth? Do we rely on SL talent shows to pick off the shower singers from the ones who made a career of it. One might argue everyone has their own taste in music and the right to decide what they are worth and or what venues are willing to pay. The first musician who created the $5k fee set the bar. I wish I knew who it was so I can ask how he came up with that figure.


Venue owners who continue to pay keep the bar where it is. Either have the budget to do so or they genuinely love what they do and don’t expect a 100% return. Musicians on the other hand perform in Second Life because they genuinely love what they do. Many are willing to work with venues and bend their fees and others… well, they think they are a real star while adding to the problem.

One musician who wished to remain anonymous commented when asked about equal pay for all musicians said,  "As a musician I don’t agree with equal pay. If a musician wants more money they should step up there game. If nothing else just be better than the others. It is obvious on SL who is really an artist and who is just average with a big ego".


As a venue owner or a musician, What is your take on this topic? Please share your comments and suggestions below.

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SL Renaissance Festival Unites Medieval Role Play Communities to Crusade Against Breast Cancer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2020

This September role-players are uniting kingdoms and realms for a new community based event to take up the crusade against breast cancer in support of the American Cancer Society Strides Campaigns in Second Life.

Opening on September 25th and running for 10 days the 1st Annual SL Renaissance Festival will feature merchants, minstrels and entertainment, melees and jousts, and other activities in a 15th century build spanning four regions. Residents will be invited to take part in Role Play Classes, Jousts, Archery and more. The Festival will include shoppes and booths for participating merchants, the Minstrel’s Corner entertainment stage, and the Conquer Trail highlighting breast cancer information and a daily King and Queen chosen from breast cancer survivors and caregivers.

The event is being led by former Relay For Life chair Nuala Maracas, who also serves as director of the SL Christmas Expo. She states, “I am excited to introduce the SL Renaissance Festival to all residents of Second Life. The organizing committee is going above and beyond to make this a fun filled special event.” Nuala leads a team of volunteers from many different guilds who, as she says “have enthusiastically lowered their swords against one another and raised them in a united front against our common enemy - Breast Cancer."

The SL Renaissance Festival has something for everyone,From the opening Parade of Knights Ceremony though to the closing Royal Gala - Roleplay Classes, Learn To Joust, Best In Helm and Festival Princess contests and lots more, even pony rides for kids. So polish your armor, saddle your steed and join us, September 25 through October 4th and prepare to stand together with Lords and Ladies and Knights and Squires from the 4 corners of the SL grid;


For sponsorships and merchant registration and information please visit slrenaissancefestival.com.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation. Strides unites communities in the fight against this deadly disease and helps to raise money to help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide patient services like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 cancer helpline.

If you or a loved one has questions or needs help with a breast cancer diagnosis call the American Cancer Society 800 227-2345 visit cancer.org or the American Cancer Society region in Second Life.

CONTACT: Nuala Maracas, Festival Director
nuala@slrenaissancefestival.com

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DJ WEEBS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY AT SYNERGY ISLAND

Because we celebrate everything on Friday nights here at Synergy Island, this time it’s a special party for our favorite entertainer DJ Weebs! Yes, he has made it through another year and now we all can let him know how much we care about the old fart!  lol Get on your favorite birthday party outfits and come party with us MAYHEM style! Let’s make this a night Weebs will not soon forget!

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Interview with Tempest Rosca- Huntsman curator of Resolution Exhibition coming July 10th-12th!

Kultivate Magazine’s  Tempest Rosco- Huntsman curator of Resolution Exhibition is hosting a 3 day event from July 10th-12th featuring talented photographers and artists showcasing their unique work.  The participants include Beuanna Banana, Brian2 Werefox, ByrneDarkly Cazalet, CalebBryant Resident, Giselle Chauveau, INARA PEY, Ivyana Szondi, Johannes Huntsman, Kacey Macbeth, Kalina Sands, ladycharis, Lam Erin, LawrenceD, Morgaine Blackrain, Myra Wildmist, nugget ichibara, Paradox Mercury, PinkRayne, Reya Darkstone, Rockcail Resident, Roman Godde, serenaelia, sirspanking, Skip Staheli, Skye Fairywren, Sugarfairy88 Resident, Tempest Rosca, TrishaSrose, Whata Conundrum, and Wicca Merlin.The SL Enquirer got a behind the scenes with Tempest with an interview about what she does and what the arts mean to her.

Interview with ᴛᴇᴍᴘᴇsᴛ ʀᴏsᴄᴀ-ʜᴜɴᴛsᴍᴀɴ (tempest.rosca)

SLE: Hi Tempest, it is a pleasure to interview you about the Resolution Exhibition. Before we get into the collection of art being showcased, I’d like to learn a little bit about you. What brought you to Second Life?

Tempest:  Hello Lanai ! Thank you so much and it's wonderful to hear from you!  What brought me to SL?  Well, it was a super long time ago, back in May 2007 when I received an email from Sky News asking if I would be interested in current affairs and new stories within a virtual world!  I'm not a natural gamer, so I'm not part of the gamer culture but I thought Second Life sounded interesting and I thought I would give it ago!  I'm still here (give or take a few breaks!) so I guess you could say I liked it!

SLE: The arts and photography in SL is very popular because it allows photographers from all over the world to showcase their work on a global scale. What inspired you to get involved in the art community?

Tempest: I've exhibited with Kultivate in the past (back in 2015) and it was something I really enjoyed but my photography then took a turn and focussed predominantly on fashion/blogging which means that you are limited creativity wise as you, of course, want to show off the designers creations in the right manner.  However, when I gave up blogging back in 2019 my work started to take on much more of the creative vision I had been missing.  Being involved with Kultivate has ignited my passion for all things artistic and John has of course contributed to that, encouraging me and pushing me outside of my comfort zone - and I have to say I'm loving the challenge and this opportunity!

SLE: Aside from the arts in SL, you are also a big part of Kultivate Magazine and charities,  can you tell our readers about the events you are involved in that raise money for charity?

Tempest:  Kultivate is the official media partner for Team Diabetes of Second Life, the official and authorised team of the American Diabetes Association.  Their season will return in October and I'm looking forward to working with the charity this year, as it will be my first time participating behind the scenes with Team Diabetes!  You can learn more about Team Diabetes and their events by visiting their website:  www.teamdiabetessl.org

SLE: The Resolution Exhibition is one of monthly art installations you curate. Can you share with our readers more about this event. Do you handpick the artists you showcase?

Tempest:  Resolution has been a dream of mine for a long time - I've been running various groups within FLICKR which recognise (in my opinion) exceptional photographer/graphic talent so I've always fangurled various artists and applauded their work.  Kultivate has given me the opportunity to take that further and to bring  'Resolution' exhibition to showcase some of these exceptional creators.

SLE: Why the name Resolution Exhibition? Can you explain the theme?

Tempest: There is no theme for the exhibition at all - the only request is for the exhibitors to showcase their best work and whilst we encourage new items it's not a necessity.  The Resolution name came from the photography aspect, as a keen photographer in real, I thought this would be a suitable name for exhibition.  Formal definition is: - Image resolution is the detail an image holds. The term applies to raster digital images, film images, and other types of images.  

SLE: Can you give us a scoop on the next events to come?

Tempest: Whilst the summer is quieter for Kultivate, we still look to give opportunities to artists at our galleries across the sims so it's best to keep watch on the calendar on the web site under the 'Upcoming Events'  : https://kultivatemagazine.com/about/  .   Of course we have Team Diabetes starting in October mentioned above.  To keep with the British theme and our love of beer!, we also have a  pub and new gallery called "The Mad Mare and Dene Art Gallery" where we showcase artists in the pub each month.  However, we have live music every Monday at 3pm slt and DJ set/trivia at 4pm slt and on Wednesdays DJ/trivia from 4pm to 6pm slt.  So come and join us!!  It's so much fun :)  - more info here:  https://kultivatemagazine.com/mad-mare-pub-dene-art-gallery/  

SLE: How can artists and photographers get involved in your monthly events?

Tempest:  We love new talent and would encourage anyone who's interested in Kultivate or any of our galleries to take a look at the website for opportunities https://kultivatemagazine.com/artist-opportunities/  .  We have many events, especially at the The Mad Mare Pub, so we would love to welcome everyone to come visit and hang out with us.  It's so much fun and we're a friendly bunch !!   However, if anyone would love to know more about opportunities then feel free to drop us IM/NC or message us on facebook.

SLE: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

Tempest: Art is different for everyone, I realise that now more than ever.  We all see things differently, we all like different things, we can all relate to pieces of work in different ways. Kultivate and the team there work tirelessly to create something special for the SL art community and, whilst I'm very new into the fray of the art world here and coming from a flickr/blogging/fashion background, I completely adore the people that surround me in this world.  Everyone I've met has made me so very welcome and I just adore being part of this community.  Of course, none of this would be possible without John's backing and encouragement - I have so much to thank him for, especially for introducing me to this wonder world - I look forward to what the future may hold !

Teleport to the Resolution Exhibition
July 10th-12th

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Additional Information

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TempestRRosca

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/studioredphotography/

FaMESHed: Social Media Liaison  [http://fameshed.com/ 

PoseFair: Assistant Manager/Social Media: https://www.posefair.com/

Email  -TempestRosca@gmail.com  

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Kultivate - Resolution Exhibition - July 10th to July 12th 2020

Kultivate’s latest gallery, Dene Gallery, presents the Resolution Exhibition! This special three-day exhibition will feature some of the top talented photographers and artists that can be found on Flickr. The exhibition is curated by photographer and artist,  Tempest Rosca (Huntsman) and will feature 3 days of live music.

ParticipatingArtists Include: Beuanna Banana, Brian2 Werefox, ByrneDarkly Cazalet, CalebBryant Resident, Giselle Chauveau, INARA PEY, Ivyana Szondi, Johannes Huntsman, Kacey Macbeth, Kalina Sands, ladycharis, Lam Erin, LawrenceD, Morgaine Blackrain, Myra Wildmist, nugget ichibara, Paradox Mercury, PinkRayne, Reya Darkstone, Rockcail Resident, Roman Godde, serenaelia, sirspanking, Skip Staheli, Skye Fairywren, Sugarfairy88 Resident, Tempest Rosca, TrishaSrose, Whata Conundrum, & Wicca Merlin

The following live performers will provide entertainment throughout the exhibition: Samuel James, Steph Sinatra, Mavenn, Wolfie Starfire, Jesie Janick, Max Kleene,  & Samm Qendra.

About Dene Gallery & Kultivate:

Dene Gallery is part of the Kultivate family of galleries and is located in Rosehaven. The gallery is curated by Tempest Rosca (Huntsman) and highlights one artist each month. Kultivate consists of Kultivate Magazine, Windlight Art Gallery, The Edge Gallery, Kultivate Loft Gallery, Kultivate Signature Gallery, & Kultivate Select Gallery. The goal of Kultivate is to promote and support the cultural aspects of Second Life. Kultivate is proud to be the official sponsor and media partner of Team Diabetes of Second Life, an official and authorized team of The American Diabetes Association.

For More Information:https://kultivatemagazine.com/resolution-exhibition/

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