Art Blocks Launches Refreshed Website Design

**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.

**Larva Labs** releases **Quine** on October 9 as the final Art Blocks Curated collection, continuing their tradition of working within technical constraints. **Historical Innovation:** - **CryptoPunks (2017)**: Created using ERC-20 standard before ERC-721 existed - **Autoglyphs (2019)**: First fully on-chain generative art stored in contract - **Meebits (2021)**: 3D voxel avatars optimized for metaverse use **Quine Features:** - Self-referential art where code generates artwork containing its own instructions - Generator code compressed to fit within 78x148 grid subset - Code remains legible within the visual art itself **Release Details:** - 497 total pieces (477 auctioned, 20 reserved) - 24-hour English auction starting 12pm ET - 0.25 ETH reserve price with settlement system - Top 477 bids mint at lowest clearing price Explore more at [Art Blocks exhibition page](https://www.artblocks.io/exhibitions/quine-by-larva-labs)

**Larva Labs** has announced their **Marfa 2025** event and is now accepting RSVPs. **Key Details:** - Event taking place in Marfa, Texas in 2025 - Limited availability with only **50 swag bags** available for attendees - RSVP required through [Luma platform](https://luma.com/abmw2025) **What We Know:** - This appears to be positioned as solving a "final mystery" - Early registration recommended due to limited swag bag availability - Event details remain minimal at this time **Next Steps:** Interested attendees should RSVP soon to secure their spot and swag bag before they run out.

**Art Blocks announces the final chapter** of its Curated collection launching October 9. The platform, known for **on-demand generative art** stored on Ethereum, will conclude its flagship Curated series with this release. - Users select art styles and receive algorithmically generated pieces - Each artwork is unique and stored permanently on blockchain - Output formats include static images, 3D models, and interactive experiences This marks the **end of an era** for Art Blocks' premier collection that helped establish programmable NFT art.

Art Blocks has released the full schedule for **Marfa Weekend 2025**, their 5th annual celebration in the Texas desert from **October 16-19**. The event features: - Art exhibits and artist activations - Engaging talks and workshops - Screenings and partner events - Desert surprises **New features this year:** - Updated [Marfa App](https://marfa.artblocks.io/) with My Schedule functionality - Personal event favoriting and cross-device syncing - No download required (web app) **Practical details:** - Individual RSVP required at [luma.com/abmw2025](https://luma.com/abmw2025) - Limited swag bags available during RSVP - 3-hour drive from El Paso or Midland airports - Pack layers for 45-80°F temperature range - Bring sun protection and comfortable shoes **Key sponsors** include OpenSea, a16z crypto, and Glitch Marfa. Attendees can join the Art Blocks Discord #marfa channel to connect with others and ask questions about the event.