🎨 Art Blocks Curated Ends with Larva Labs' Self-Referential Quine Project
🎨 Art Blocks Curated Ends with Larva Labs' Self-Referential Quine Project
🔚 Art Blocks Final Chapter
Art Blocks Curated concludes with Quine by Larva Labs, launching October 9.
The project explores self-referential programs - artworks containing instructions for their own existence through strange loops and code golf techniques.
The DAM Show features:
- Larva Labs, Art On Blockchain, and Naughty discussing the technical concepts
- Live reveal of Quine #0 during broadcast
- Final chapter discussion of Art Blocks Curated platform
This marks the end of an era for Art Blocks' flagship curated collection, which pioneered on-demand generative art stored on Ethereum.
Tigerbob Charm Packs Blends Digital Art with Handmade Physical Components
Artist Gossamer Rozen has launched **Tigerbob Charm Packs**, an interactive generative artwork collection on Art Blocks Studio that bridges digital and physical art. The project stands out for its unique approach: each piece includes a **handcrafted physical component made by Gossamer in New York**. This hybrid model combines blockchain-based generative art with tangible, artisan-made elements. The collection is now available on Art Blocks Studio, where collectors can acquire algorithmically generated pieces that come with their corresponding physical charm.
Networked Art: Creating Works That Transcend Physical Museums
**A new perspective on digital art's permanence** NaughtalieStone explores the concept of networked art - creative works that exist beyond the constraints of traditional museum spaces. The article examines how blockchain-based art creates new possibilities for preservation and accessibility. **Key insights:** - Digital art can outlive physical institutions through decentralized networks - Networked systems offer alternative models for art preservation - The relationship between art, technology, and permanence is evolving This piece contributes to ongoing discussions about how creative works persist in digital spaces and what it means for art to exist independently of centralized institutions.
🎨 Stina Jones Returns to Art Blocks with SIGNAL BOARDS Release
Artist Stina Jones is launching **SIGNAL BOARDS** on Art Blocks Studio, the platform's self-publishing option for established generative artists. This marks Jones' return to Art Blocks after her previous curated collection, ALGOBOTS. The release is scheduled for **January 26 at 1pm EST / 10am PST**. Art Blocks Studio allows prominent artists to publish their generative work directly, with each piece algorithmically created and stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
XCOPY Drops Exclusive Art for Art Blocks Collectors on Shape L2
**XCOPY releases new collection exclusively for Art Blocks holders** Renowned digital artist XCOPY has launched "Bubbles," a new art release available exclusively to collectors who have previously purchased art on Art Blocks. **Key details:** - Release is live on Shape L2 network - Eligibility limited to existing Art Blocks collectors - Represents exclusive access for established community members This drop continues XCOPY's tradition of creating exclusive releases for specific collector communities, rewarding long-term supporters of generative art platforms. **Ready to mint?** Check your Art Blocks collection history to confirm eligibility.
**Quine Installation Goes Live at Art Basel Miami Beach**
**Larva Labs' Quine collection** is now showcased at Art Basel Miami Beach in a major installation at Booth Z2. The display features **all 497 pieces** from the generative art series, representing the complete breadth of the collection in physical form. - Located on the main floor at Booth Z2 - Transforms digital code into material art experience - Available for pre-sale and on-site inquiries This marks a significant moment for **programmable art** as it bridges the gap between blockchain-based generative content and traditional art exhibition spaces. For inquiries: Quine@artblocks.io