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Class is back in session! Second Life University returns today with a pre-recorded video by Boston Blaisdale. Watch and learn how to make a fantasy avatar!

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Current Events: New Van Gogh Masterpiece

“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream

– Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh appears to still be painting even after his death. (What a great topic for an online alterD8.com chat.)

Over 120 years ago, Van Gogh depicted the skies of France in the famous ‘Starry Night’.

The newly discovered painting, entitled ‘Sunset at Montmajour’, depicts the wild and beautiful French countryside.

This work of art is being called, “absolutely sensational” by experts at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

A hidden masterpiece

In 1908, the painting was purchased as an investment by a Norwegian industrialist under the advisement of a historian.

However, later in life, when the man wanted to go ahead and sell the painting, he was informed by a French ambassador that it was nothing but a convincing copy.

Perturbed by the imposing painting, the industrialist unknowingly sent the works of Van Gogh to exile in his attic.

There is sat for more than 100 years. The art world’s version of sleeping beauty.

Spotting a Gogh

Picking out an authentic Van Gogh painting can be difficult.

Luckily, the Van Gogh Museum was ready. They have an investigative process that involves "extensive research into style, technique, paint, canvas, the depiction, Van Gogh's letters and the provenance."

You may recognize his styles among the infamous paintings ‘Sunflowers’, ‘Irises’ and ‘Portrait of Dr. Gachet’, among many more.

You likely also know him as the painter who sliced off his own ear to impress a young lady, a story which may or may not be true.

Van Gogh died at the young age of 37 and was largely unknown until after his death, when his work became celebrated and the artist a household name.

Do you have that kind of passion in you? Try is out.

This fall, release your inner creativity, Van Gogh style. 

Create your fantasy avatar on alterD8 to fulfill your deepest emotional desires.

P.S. Imagine yourself in Paris, on a night as beautiful as one of Van Gogh’s paintings.  Make this romantic cyber date a reality on alterD8.

By Anonymous