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**Art Blocks Curated reaches its final chapter** with a special episode of The DAM Show featuring industry leaders discussing generative art concepts. **Key highlights:** - Larva Labs, Art on Blockchain, and Naughty Stone join host Roger Dickerman - Topics include self-referential programs, strange loops, and code golf - **Live reveal of Quine #0** during the broadcast - Show airs at 12pm ET This marks a significant milestone for the pioneering generative art platform as it concludes its curated collection series.

**Larva Labs** releases **Quine** as the final Art Blocks Curated collection on **October 9**. The project continues the studio's tradition of working within technical constraints: - **CryptoPunks (2017)**: Created using ERC-20 tokens before ERC-721 existed - **Autoglyphs (2019)**: Fully on-chain generative art stored in smart contracts - **Meebits (2021)**: 3D voxel avatars optimized for metaverse use **Quine** features self-referential art where the generator code lives within a 78x148 grid, ensuring code legibility while constraining visuals. The collection includes **497 pieces** with a 24-hour English auction starting at 12pm ET. Reserve price is **0.25 ETH** with 477 pieces available to bidders. [Explore exhibition details](https://www.artblocks.io/exhibitions/quine-by-larva-labs)

**Larva Labs** has announced an upcoming event in **Marfa, Texas** for 2025, teasing it as "the final mystery solved." The cryptic announcement provides minimal details but emphasizes urgency with an **RSVP call-to-action**. - Event location: Marfa, Texas - Timeline: 2025 - Registration: Open now The mysterious messaging suggests a significant reveal or announcement planned for the gathering. Marfa's remote desert location adds intrigue to the event's purpose. *Interested participants should RSVP soon as details remain limited.*

**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.