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The very first Deaf Club in the metaverse is housed in a navy Victorian, twinkling against a crepuscular sky. A neon marquee sign that reads “DEAF CLUB” invites visitors into a brightly lit space. It opens into an expansive interior—one much larger than the exterior suggests—replete with art, film, and artifacts of Deaf culture and history.Created by lead artist Melissa Malzkuhn with the support of engineers and 3D designers, this virtual gathering space is both a living museum of Deaf storytelling and artistry and a reincarnation of Deaf clubs that were once a vital community hub. Third-generation Deaf, Malzkuhn weaves her family’s story into the rich tapestry of Deaf club culture, which historically has been a hyperlocal fixture adjacent to Deaf schools and communities. Yet in DEAF CLUB, the art— which sprawls across three floors and a rooftop terrace—was curated through a global call for submissions and represents the work of almost 50 Deaf artists, including Christine Sun Kim and Jon Savage.