INK: A New Generative Art Collection Explores Permanence Through Digital Fragrance
INK: A New Generative Art Collection Explores Permanence Through Digital Fragrance
🎨 Digital Art Gets Smelly
Artist Iskra Velitchkova (@pointline_) launches INK, a new generative art collection on Art Blocks that explores the concept of permanence in digital form. The project uniquely incorporates a fragrance element alongside visual components that span blue, black, pencil, and rust tones.
Key features:
- Combines visual art with conceptual scent elements
- Explores themes of existence and impermanence
- Available on artblocks.io/curated/exhibit
Each piece generates a unique combination of lines and fragments, representing personal experiences and memories.
SquiggleDAO: From Community Treasury to Museum Walls
**SquiggleDAO's journey** began in March 2021 with community-driven Chromie Squiggle donations, growing from 231 to 330+ pieces without initial VC backing. Key milestones: - December 2021: Secured funding from Standard Crypto, True Ventures, and others - 2024: Made history as first DAO to donate art to a museum - 2025: Sold Ghost Squiggle #1458 to Toledo Museum of Art The Toledo Museum acquisition represents several firsts: - First public museum purchase from secondary market - First DAO-to-museum art sale - Ghost Squiggle #1458 (1 of 20) joins permanent collection The project demonstrates the potential of combining art, blockchain, and community governance.
LIFT Self Portrait Auction Goes Live on Art Blocks
Art Blocks has launched a 24-hour auction for LIFT (a self portrait), a collaboration between @ArtOnBlockchain and @glitchmarfa. - Auction opened: August 14, 9am PT - Ends: August 15, 9am PT - Platform: [Art Blocks](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/lift-a-self-portrait-by-snowfro) A celebratory live space featuring the artists and community members took place at 11am PT on launch day. *This marks another significant generative art release on the Art Blocks platform, known for its on-chain programmable content.*
Art Blocks Launches PostParams with DDUST Collection
Art Blocks introduces **PostParams**, a new system for creating dynamic on-chain generative art that evolves over time. The feature debuts with artist @dotjiwa's *DDUST* collection on OpenSea July 8th. Key features: - Collector customization with artist-defined parameters - Artist-driven evolution and surprise updates - Live blockchain data integration - 32 unique palettes inspired by Marfa residency - Special dust storm events tied to blockchain activity The collection connects digital art with the physical Texas desert landscape. This marks Art Blocks' first major OpenSea collaboration, allowing users to mint on OpenSea and customize on Art Blocks. [Preview DDUST on OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/ddust-by-jiwa) [Learn more about PostParams](https://www.artblocks.io/articles/postparams-debuts-jiwa-opensea-living-art)
Art Blocks Announces Curated Series #6 Collections
Art Blocks has revealed seven new collections in their Curated Series #6, minted between January-March 2022: - **Chimera** by mpkoz - **Cosmic Reef** by VillarealStudio - **Screens** by thomasp85 - **Para Bellum** by mmariansky - **entretiempos** by msoriaro - **Memories of Qilin** by emilyxxie - **Ancient Courses of Fictional Rivers** by flight404 View the complete collection at [Art Blocks Curated Series #6](https://www.artblocks.io/discover/curated?category=%5B%22curated+series+6%22%5D&sort=Oldest+first) Early minting data shows Chimera at #553, entretiempos at #40, and Cosmic Reef at #0.
Art Blocks Marketplace Countdown Alert
Art Blocks marketplace has entered its final countdown phase with only 20 hours remaining. This represents a critical window for collectors and artists interested in programmable generative art on the Ethereum blockchain. - Time-sensitive opportunity closing soon - Available at [Art Blocks Marketplace](https://www.artblocks.io/marketplace/calendar) *Collectors should review available pieces and make decisions promptly to avoid missing out on current offerings.*