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.
XCOPY Drops Bubbles Collection for Art Blocks Collectors on Shape L2
**XCOPY's new NFT collection "Bubbles" is now available** exclusively for Art Blocks collectors on Shape L2. **Eligibility requirements:** - Must have collected art on Art Blocks previously - Need Tier 3+ Treasure from rewards program for allowlist access **Key details:** - Minting is live on Shape L2 network - Allowlist available at [bubbles.art/allowlist](http://bubbles.art/allowlist) - Previous technical issues have been resolved This exclusive drop rewards loyal Art Blocks community members with access to XCOPY's latest generative art release.
**Quine Installation Goes Live at Art Basel Miami Beach**
**Art Blocks showcases complete Quine collection at Art Basel Miami Beach** The full **Quine installation by Larva Labs** is now live at Art Basel Miami Beach, Booth Z2 on the main floor. **Key highlights:** - All **497 pieces** from the series on display - Celebrates the complete breadth of the collection - Code transformed into **material form** - Available for pre-sale and on-site inquiries **Visit details:** - Location: Main floor, Booth Z2 - Contact: Quine@artblocks.io This marks a significant moment for **programmable art** meeting traditional art world venues, bringing blockchain-based generative content to one of the world's premier art fairs.
🎨 Art Blocks' Drawings for a Monument Sells Out Completely

**Art Blocks' "Drawings for a Monument" by @jeffgdavis has officially sold out**, marking a successful conclusion to this special Full Circle exhibition. The generative art project, which served as an homage to color across Art Blocks' Curated collection, completed its minting phases after opening on December 1st. The project was part of Art Blocks' final three drops in their Art Blocks 500 series. **Key details:** - Free to claim for eligible collectors - Part of the Full Circle exhibition featuring three projects by three artists - Phase 2 specifically targeted Art Collectors - Available at [artblocks.io/exhibitions/full-circle](https://www.artblocks.io/exhibitions/full-circle) The sellout represents strong community engagement with Art Blocks' programmable, on-demand generative content stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Art Blocks Launches Drawings for a Monument NFT Collection

**Art Blocks** officially launched *Drawings for a Monument* by @jeffgdavis today at 12pm ET / 9am PT. This generative art collection serves as **an homage to color across the Curated collection** and marks the first of Art Blocks' final three Art Blocks 500 drops. Key details: - Launch time: 12pm ET / 9am PT - Artist: @jeffgdavis - Part of the Full Circle exhibition series - Available at [artblocks.io/exhibitions/full-circle](http://artblocks.io/exhibitions/full-circle) The team expressed excitement about seeing what collectors will mint from this **algorithmically generated collection**. Check your eligibility and explore the collection at the official Art Blocks platform.
🎨 Larva Labs Final Drop

**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)