XCOPY Drops Exclusive Art for Art Blocks Collectors on Shape L2

**Petro National** by John Gerrard, part of the Art Blocks 500 collection, transforms petroleum consumption data into generative art. **Key Features:** - Each country or region is represented based on its per capita annual petroleum consumption - Visualizes the hundreds of millions of barrels of oil consumed daily worldwide - Highlights consumption pattern differences between global north and south - 196 nations and regions depicted as gasoline spills on the world ocean Released in June 2022 on the summer solstice through [Art Blocks](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/petro-national-by-john-gerrard) in collaboration with Pace Gallery, the project prompts reflection on environmental responsibility through data visualization.

Art Blocks has introduced a new **favorites functionality** that allows users to bookmark and organize content across the platform. **Key features:** - Save favorite projects, artworks, and artists - Access saved items through your Art Blocks profile page - Quick retrieval of preferred pieces This update follows recent improvements to the platform, including a redesigned token page and enhanced collection browsing tools. The favorites system provides a straightforward way for collectors to track artwork they're interested in without needing to make immediate purchases. The feature is now live at [artblocks.io](http://artblocks.io).

**KALA** has released **Raga.fm**, a new generative art project on Art Blocks Studio that translates time into sound. **Key Features:** - Draws inspiration from **Indian classical music** traditions - Creates unique audio-visual experiences through algorithmic generation - Available as on-demand generative content stored on Ethereum The project represents a fusion of traditional musical concepts with blockchain-based generative art, allowing collectors to mint unique pieces that explore the relationship between time and sound.

**Art Blocks debuts at Art Basel** with a hybrid installation bridging digital and physical art. **The centerpiece:** A monumental 2 x 2.5 meter painting composed of 20 hand-painted panels, inspired by David Hockney's fragmented approach to landscape. **Key concept:** Each panel stands alone, yet together they reveal one of William Pan's generative landscapes - embodying the idea that fragmentation itself becomes a way of seeing. The series exists in dual form: - Digital generative landscapes - Physical painted works This marks a significant moment where on-chain generative art meets traditional art world presentation at one of the industry's most prestigious venues.

**Prohibition**, the art platform on Arbitrum, is highlighting its **Pro11** - the first 11 projects that launched on the platform before the AB500 release. The platform has grown significantly since its inception: - Started with 11 pioneering projects - Now features over **300 artists** - All collections are discoverable through Art Blocks Prohibition brought accessible art creation to the Arbitrum network, establishing itself as a key platform for on-chain generative art. The Pro11 projects represent the foundation of what has become a substantial creative community. The platform continues to operate as part of the broader Art Blocks ecosystem, offering artists a space to showcase programmable, generative content on Arbitrum's layer-2 network.