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The story of the Meme Studies Index by Idil Galip
When I first started my PhD in 2018, I found it difficult to access up-to-date meme research. I felt that there was a limited amount of resources available and I had already read all of them (I hadn’t). Trying to google something like “articles about internet memes” would result in a flurry of non-academic results, which was not what I was looking for. An ideal place to start for me would have been a meme studies reading list that I could consult for an initial entry into the literature. I couldn’t find such a list, so I gave up and started to build my own library. Read More
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Sad African Queen's Favorite Surreal Memes by saqmemes
A collection of memes that are impossible to explain. Read More
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Who said you couldn't make art in a FEMA camp? by Mira Mandelbrot
A gallery of the artist's recent work accompanied by an essay on her creative drive and comtemplations on the future. Some inspiration for the start of your 2022. Read More
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Ɇ₦₮ɆⱤ ₮ⱧɆ ₴Ⱨ₳ĐØ₩฿₳₦ 12/10/2021 featuring djinn kazama, JAGUAR by ada.wrong
Photos from the 12/10 event at Trans-Pecos in Ridgewood Queens, NY Read More
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Sixty Five Cybele x In Support of Jasmine Infiniti by JAGUAR
I opened up for Jasmine Infiniti on November 13th at Aisle 5. This live mix was intended to feel like a narrative or a “journey”. There is a pleasurable amount of baile funk, hard-style, hard techno, drum-line, gabber, and club flips intertwined all throughout this hour ensemble. Read More
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《 梦中人 meng zhong ren 》 by YAYA 涯涯
the only absolute truth is that Truth is variable and everchanging. but consider: reality alone isn't enough. Read More
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Discord Servers for Research and Creative Inspiration That You Can Join Today featuring Froyo Tam, Evan Collins, Idil Galip by ada.wrong
In this article, I feature three discord servers for research outside formal institutions, creative inspiration, or collaborative discussion. My goal is that you, the creatives in our larger virtualgoodsdealer community, will be able to find people to learn and collaborate with. Read More
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Notes from the unpredictable by 100porcent_genuine
100porcent_genuine began in 2021 as an artistic archiving project of pictures from bot profiles on Instagram, gradually evolving as an audiovisual fiction, provoked by enigmatic contact with artificial intelligence and its alien ways of thinking. Read More
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CHIPS mix vol. 5 by DJ Takeout
CHIPS is a mix series I use to explore & work out whatever moods I’m in, much like how I started going out clubbing to work that out on a dancefloor. The title is an acronym (Computers Having Intense Passionate Sex) that comes from a friend of a friend’s description of my DJing style. Read More
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We Are Invited to Climb by andrew yoon
Live-generating excerpts from a book of chance poetry Read More
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The Garden by Aya Avalon
The Garden is a combination of virtual art therapy and guided meditation. This project provides a safe-space for those who struggle to find a place of comfort and happiness throughout their day-to-day lives. Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Creators: YAYA 涯涯 featuring YAYA 涯涯
YAYA 涯涯 is a multimedia artist whose print works make up our latest Virtualgoodsdealer creator partners drop. In honor of carrying YAYA 涯涯's works, we decided to speak to them about the inspirations behind their work. Read More
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Hillary R for Virtualgoodsdealer featuring Hillary R
We talk to digital artist, Hillary R, who created character designs for our new landing page at virtualgoodsdealer.com. Read More
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Find the Time by mel mason
a collection of poetry. Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series: Episode 5, We're All Baby featuring Aiden Arata by cindie xin, saqmemes
In episode 5 of the Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series, Cindie and Omnia ask Aiden Arata, about her meme-making process versus her writing process, her thoughts on her past experiences with accountability and closure, and about her upcoming writing projects. Read More
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arum_set by Lara Fielding
Tidalcycles sampling & DIY theremin w/ vibrator (Kong), MicroKorg, Electric Guitar Read More
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Introducing: Chrysalides by Eric Hu
Motivation and thoughts behind the creator's new series of digital artwork. Read More
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Photography Archive 2020 by Echo Nixod
A memoir-style collection of photography and writing. Portraiture, fashion, fantasy, and more. Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series: Episode 4, "@djinn_kazama Speaks to the Manager Within" featuring djinn kazama by cindie xin, saqmemes
In episode 4 of the Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series, Cindie and Omnia speak with with Djinn on their work and various topics such as performative activism and instagram infographics. Read More
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Making With GIMP: Patterns and Textures by saqmemes
a step-by step guide into making patterns and textures using GIMP Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Creators: Dairysam featuring dairysam
We talk to dairysam, our newest creator partner, about their work. Select dairysam pieces can be purchased in our products section now. Read More
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Red Flag by Alia Brandt
A prose style poem about putting up with a piece of shit misogynist. Rage, silence, and revenge. Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series: Episode 3, "Music Memes With Bandmemes666" featuring Bandmemes666 by cindie xin, saqmemes
In episode 3 of Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series, Cindie and Omnia discuss music memes with NY-based musician and memer Bandmemes666 Read More
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How to Fall Asleep at Night by pear_bomb
A list style poem about insomnia and the horror in the mundane. Likely to be relatable for many of our readers. Read More
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Dead-End Trips: An Intrapersonal Guide to Interstellar Travel by saqmemes
How drawing certain boundaries between you and your higher self may reveal your true potential. Plus the one thing you should know before next voyage Read More
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Trends: An Analysis Video on Meme Page Owners and Their MBTI by Claire Ramirez
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and some of its traits are reflected through different meme page habits. Let Claire take you through this journey of self-awareness & meme expression. Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series: Episode 2, "Through the Cringe with @premiles" featuring premiles by cindie xin, saqmemes
The second episode of Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series. Cindie and Omnia speak with Miles about the uncanny performance of vulnerability used throughout his posts and debated with him over the evolving definition of cringe. Read More
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Robots, Explained by Selam Gano
Will they take over the world? More importantly, will they put me out of a job? Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series: Episode 1, "Dr. André Brock Hops on the Bannedwagon" featuring André L. Brock by cindie xin, saqmemes
The first episode of Virtualgoodsdealer Interview Series. Cindie and Omnia speak to Dr. André Brock about his work studying Black Twitter and hear his thoughts on outrage economy, cancel culture, and their impact on social media. Read More
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hoobrit 2020 won set by Hubert Obasanya
from the 2020 NYE rave set hosted in Atlanta. Read More
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Making A Simple Static Website: Part Three, Using Jekyll with Github Pages by ada.wrong
This is the third part of a multi-part series on creating your own static website for complete beginners. It will focus on using Jekyll with Github Pages and customizing Jekyll themes. Read More
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males_are_cancelled set - wasted fuckers secret nye rave by cindie xin
Length 20:04. Multi-genre, variable BPM. Audio hosted on Virtualgoodsdealer. Read More
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"Deleted in 2020" Submissions Update
We have received your submissions for “Deleted in 2020” and are now creating the online exhibit. Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Creators: November Rewind
Virtualgoodsdealer Creators began its first run in October. In November, we continued to release new products by different creators. This post is a lookback on our experiences, as the organizers of Virtualgoodsdealer, and a feature on all the participants who released products with us last month. Read More
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Making A Simple Static Website: Part Two, Setting Up Your Development Environment and Workflow for Github Pages by ada.wrong
This is the second part of a multi-part series on creating your own static website for complete beginners. It will focus on setting up your development environment and the workflow for using github pages. Read More
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Making A Simple Static Website: Part One, Why Code Your Own Website? by ada.wrong
This is the first part of a multi-part series on creating your own static website for complete beginners. First, we will discuss why you may want to code your own website. Read More
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Virtualgoodsdealer Creators: October Rewind
We began our first iteration of Virtualgoodsdealer Creators a month ago on October 6th and it has been a unique and rewarding experience! This post is a lookback on our experiences, as the organizers of Virtualgoodsdealer, and a feature on all the participants who released products with us this month. Read More
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males_are_cancelled set - dorian electra subculture afterparty by cindie xin
Length 19:23. Audio hosted on Virtualgoodsdealer. Read More
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