Art Blocks Announces 5th Annual Marfa Weekend for October 2025
Art Blocks Announces 5th Annual Marfa Weekend for October 2025
🎨 Marfa Magic Returns
Key Updates from Art Blocks:
NFT Paris Highlights: Creator brunch with OpenSea, swap meet with Generative Goods, and RENDERED FREQUENCIES party with Ledger and refractionDAO. Erick Calderon delivered keynote on The Hybrid Collector.
Marfa Weekend 2025: Mark your calendars for October 16-19. Early accommodation booking recommended.
New Releases:
- Linea by @encapsuled_ recently launched
- Defrag Me by @zJorge dropping Feb 25 at 10 AM CT
Friday Ecosystem Update - Here's the latest in the world of Art Blocks! 1️⃣ NFT PARIS 📍 @Ledger 106 Experience – NFT Paris Week 🗓️Feb 12–14 | 10 AM–5 PM An exhibition curated by @refractiondao 🔄 Ledger 106 Experience – Art Blocks / Generative Goods Swap 🗓️Feb 12 | 1 PM–2:30
Introducing GRIDS #️⃣ An interactive gallery - a new way to explore Curated collections! Select a project, browse every piece visually, sort and filter, then dive into the details. artblocks.io/marketplace/ex… Details below 👇
Friday Ecosystem Update – The latest from Art Blocks! 1️⃣ NFT Paris Recap ✨ Wednesday, Feb 12 – We kicked off with a creator brunch hosted by our amazing partners at @opensea, followed by a swap meet with @generativegoods, and wrapped up the day with the RENDERED FREQUENCIES
We're excited to announce Art Blocks Marfa Weekend is returning October 16-19, 2025! For four years, the high desert of West Texas has served as both canvas and catalyst for our community, and we're honored to continue this tradition in Marfa. When & Where The Weekend begins
A wonderful week at @nft_paris for @ArtBlocksEngine and @generativegoods featuring custom GG uniforms at the @Ledger 106 Experience, Keynote Address by @ArtOnBlockchain, and the GG x Engine booth at Grande halle de la Villette! 🤌
Generative Goods (@generativegoods) takes over NFT Paris (@nft_paris) 🇫🇷 Come check out the booth from 10AM-5PM at Grande Halle de la Villette!
Friday Ecosystem Update Big week for Art Blocks! New features, content, and exhibitions: 1️⃣ GRIDS – Explore collections at a glance Our new experiment: GRIDS lets you browse entire Curated collections in a single interactive view. Zoom in, filter, and explore every piece from
Lammetje's Continuum Launches on Art Blocks Studio
**Continuum by Lammetje is now live on Art Blocks Studio.** The generative art collection explores connection and movement through: - Connected marks and dots - Layered color compositions - Lines that flow with minimal friction Lammetje's aesthetic focuses on simplicity - using color, light, and texture to build cohesive pieces. Each artwork emerges as different elements slowly combine into a unified image. The algorithm creates unique outputs with uncontrolled movement patterns, making each piece distinct. Collectors can explore the variety of possible artworks on the [Continuum project page](https://artblocks.io).
Prohibition Platform Celebrates Pro11 Pioneer Projects on Arbitrum
**Prohibition**, the art platform on Arbitrum, is highlighting its **Pro11**—the first 11 projects that launched on the platform before the AB500 milestone. The platform has grown significantly since its inception: - Started with 11 pioneering art projects - Now features over **300 artists** - All works are discoverable through [Art Blocks](https://artblocks.io) Prohibition brought accessible generative art to the Arbitrum network, allowing artists to create on-demand programmable content stored on the blockchain. The Pro11 projects represent the trailblazers who helped establish the platform's foundation. Explore the original Pro11 collection to see where Prohibition's artistic journey began.
🌸 Emily Nicoll Launches GEOPHYLLA on Art Blocks
Emily Nicoll, artist, DJ, and founder of techno label Aquaregia, is releasing **GEOPHYLLA** on Art Blocks Studio on **May 13**. The collection features **256 generative artworks** combining metallic floral forms with mathematical precision: - Spinning, hypnotic designs built from layered petal shapes - Iridescent mineral color palette - Arrangements based on nature's **Fibonacci sequence** - Merges organic softness with structured geometry Each piece in the series will be algorithmically generated and stored on the Ethereum blockchain, creating unique variations within Nicoll's defined parameters.
Casey Reas Launches EX NIHILO on Art Blocks Tomorrow
Art Blocks 500 artist Casey Reas is releasing a new generative art project called **EX NIHILO** on March 10 at 4:00pm UTC (9:00AM Los Angeles time). The project is a collaboration between Art Blocks and [Feral File](https://feralfile.com). **Key Details:** - Launch date: March 10, 2026 - Time: 4:00pm UTC / 9:00AM Los Angeles - Artist: Casey Reas (Art Blocks 500 artist) - Partnership: Art Blocks x Feral File Casey Reas is a co-founder of Processing, a programming language widely used in digital art. More information about the artist is available on the [Art Blocks website](https://www.artblocks.io/artists/casey-reas).
🎨 Casey Reas Explores EX NIHILO
Art historian Zsofi Valyi-Nagy examines Casey Reas' latest work, EX NIHILO, in a detailed article published on the Feral File Substack. **Key Details:** - Casey Reas, co-creator of Processing, presents new generative artwork - Analysis provided by art historian Zsofi Valyi-Nagy - Full article available on [Feral File's Substack](https://feralfile.substack.com/p/casey-reas-ex-nihilo) The piece represents Reas' continued exploration of algorithmic art and generative systems.