Art Blocks Explorations

Art Blocks has unveiled a redesigned website interface focused on enhancing user experience and generative art exploration. Key updates include: - Cleaner navigation structure - Improved clarity in content presentation - Enhanced tools for discovering generative artwork The platform continues to build on its presence across networks, including recent expansion on Arbitrum. This website refresh marks the first phase of planned improvements to the platform. Visit the updated site at [artblocks.io](http://artblocks.io) to explore the changes.

**NFT Paris Week Highlights (Feb 12-14)**: - Exhibition at Ledger 106 featuring Art Blocks/Generative Goods Swap - Erick Calderon keynote speech at Grande halle de la villette - Generative Goods booth #A12 **Major Exhibition in Marfa, TX (Feb 15)**: - *Algorithmic Generations: A Genealogical Journey Through Generative Art* - Features renowned artists including REAS, Herbert W. Franke, and Vera Molnár - Opening reception: 4-6 PM CT at 109 W San Antonio Street [Register for NFT Paris events](https://lu.ma/ledger106nftparis) [Explore Art Blocks Studio releases](https://www.artblocks.io/marketplace/category/art-blocks-studio)

The final auction for Box Light Studies by Zach Lieberman is entering its last hour. The project explores light movement, bending, and relationships between lines and space. Key auction details: - 98 digital artworks available (2 artist mints reserved) - Minimum bid: 0.05 ETH - 5-minute extension if bid placed in last 5 minutes - Maximum 60-minute total extension - All winners pay lowest winning bid price - Automatic refund for outbid participants The project is part of Art Blocks' Poetics of the Infinite exhibition, which included a physical sculpture component sold earlier for $8,000 USD.

Art Blocks has announced the upcoming release of *Box Light Studies* by digital artist Zach Lieberman (@zachlieberman) on their curated platform. The project follows the successful December launch of two other notable works: - INK by @pointline_ - while true by @larswander Box Light Studies represents Lieberman's debut on the Art Blocks platform, known for its generative art collections on Ethereum. *Release details will be announced soon.*

Art Blocks has announced a new curated exhibition titled *Poetics of the Infinite*, launching December 2nd at 12pm ET. The showcase features three distinctive works: - **INK** by @pointline_ - **while true** by @larswander - **Box Light Studies** by @zachlieberman Each piece represents unique generative art stored on the Ethereum blockchain. Collectors can mint their own unique versions of these works through the Art Blocks platform.

**Artist @mpkoz offers a behind-the-scenes look at Bokeh wall sculptures.** - Continuation of previous BTS insights shared on Oct 5 and Oct 15 - Focuses on the creation process of wall-mounted generative art - Likely explores: 1. Technical aspects of translating digital art to physical form 2. Materials and fabrication methods used 3. Challenges and solutions in bringing Bokeh to life as sculptures *This update provides art enthusiasts and collectors with deeper understanding of the artist's process and the unique aspects of generative art in physical spaces.* For more details on the Bokeh project and its evolution, check out the artist's previous updates.

**Bokeh**, a new project by @mpkoz, introduces a novel approach to generative art: - One algorithm creates multiple form factors - Builds on previous AI image generation advancements - Potentially revolutionizes how we think about digital art creation This development comes in the wake of major tech companies releasing powerful text-to-image AI tools. Bokeh's unique selling point is its ability to produce varied outputs from a single algorithmic source. *What this means for artists and collectors:* - Increased versatility in art creation - Potential for more diverse and unexpected results - New opportunities for exploring algorithmic creativity Stay tuned for more details on how Bokeh might reshape the generative art landscape.