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Cao Fei: Avatars
In her Beijing studio, Cao Fei reflects on the behavior of avatars in the digital environment of Second Life and the motivations behind people who explore and inhabit virtual worlds. The video showcases Cao's project RMB City and the many avatars that frequent it, including the artist's own avatar China Tracy.
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