The metaverse is not just an object of interest for Silicon Valley tech visionionaries. Indeed, in the world of entertainment, arts and culture, and museums, the metaverse hype has, too, entered the chat. From the launch of “Sotheby’s Metaverse,” to the emergence of metaverse-native art galleries and the novel collaboration between Fortnite and the Serpentine, it appears that the metaverse may have growing relevance for artists, culture enthusiasts, and museums alike.

What is even is the metaverse? What potential does it hold for mainstream entertainment? How is the metaverse colliding with the art industry? And, what might the metaverse mean for traditional museums

Read as we examine the possibilities that this nascent technology may hold: