Louis de Cordier, an expert on ancient Egyptian history, will be leading an exclusive tour through the Mataha Gallery at the DCLAW24 event. Attendees will have the opportunity to uncover the secrets of the legendary Labyrinth of Egypt, an ancient marvel that has captivated historians for centuries. This promises to be an unforgettable journey into the past, offering a rare glimpse into one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world.
πΊπ Embark on a historic quest at #DCLAW24! Join Louis de Cordier for an exclusive tour through the Mataha Gallery, unveiling the secrets of the legendary Labyrinth of Egypt. Don't miss this unforgettable journey. Starting soon! ow.ly/Oh4b50R1QmG
π Vibe Hackathon Winners

The **Bring Your Vibe Hackathon** concludes with 29 creators competing for recognition in Decentraland. **Key Details:** - Six award categories available - **$7,500** total prize pool - Winners announced at Vibe Awards Night - Event: Sunday, Nov 9 at 10PM UTC - After-party with DJ @Crypt0M1notaur Creators transformed their concepts into interactive DCL Worlds during the competition. The finale event will showcase winning projects and celebrate the virtual world building community. [Join the Awards Night](https://decentraland.org/events/event/?id=ca821e0a-2ecb-4281-aefa-8ad026e5056e)
π Spooky Winners Announced
**Decentraland Halloween Contest Winners Revealed** Four creators won the spooky house customization contest: - @TolToluwa - @StellaCat4 - @jay_kaying - @nmkenji Each winner receives **$400 MANA** for their haunted house designs using the new Creator Hub templates. **Still Available** Both Spooky and Cozy House templates remain accessible in the Creator Hub for ongoing projects. **Next Opportunity** Decentraland opens submissions for festive experiences, wearables, and emotes. **Deadline: November 16th** for potential holiday inclusion. [Submit your festive ideas](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/open-calls-create-an-experience-wearable-or-emote-for-festive-trail?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=festivetrail25)
π³ Forest Goddess Blurs Nature-Machine Boundaries

**Forest Goddess** presents a colossal hybrid entity where nature meets machine at Decentraland Art Week. Created by Agustin Di Luciano & Melina Ojagnan, this immersive installation shifts sound, scale, and perspective as visitors explore the ecosystem. The mechanical pulses with organic life, creating a **surreal transformation** experience. The work poses a philosophical question: *Are you a machine dreaming of being human, or a human awakening inside a machine?* - Interactive forest deity experience - Sensory journey through hybrid ecosystem - Explores intersection of technology and nature **When:** September 24-27 **Where:** [Decentraland Art Week](https://decentraland.org/artweek) Experience this boundary-blurring installation alongside other nature-tech works during the virtual art festival.
π¨ Digital Dreamscapes Decoded

**Tiago Silva** (@Paradigmstories) brings three decades of artistic experience to **Decentraland Art Week**, September 24-27. The multidisciplinary artist creates **puzzle-like visual worlds** that explore: - Memory and identity - Interconnected realities - Hidden meanings beneath the surface Silva's journey spans from **charcoal portraits** to digital surrealism, blending hand-drawn techniques with technology. *"I'm excited to create for Decentraland Art Week because it's a unique space where boundaries between physical and digital art dissolve."* His latest work, **Tempus Impromtu**, opens during the virtual art festival. [Experience Decentraland Art Week](https://decentraland.org/artweek?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tiagosilva)
Metaverse Fashion Week 2025 Reveals Three Groundbreaking Runway Shows

Decentraland's Metaverse Fashion Week (April 9-12) announces three distinctive runway experiences: - **Cyberdog**: London's iconic brand brings 90s rave culture and cyberpunk aesthetics with neon, UV-reactive designs - **Free The Youth**: Ghana-based brand showcases African youth culture and street style, emphasizing creative expression - **The Banners We Wear**: A competition featuring designs focused on identity and resilience, with 3 winners to be announced live The event will feature AI styling, AR try-ons, and phygital experiences. More details at [MVFW](https://mvfw.org)