Art Blocks

**Art Blocks Studio** presents CITIES, a collaborative generative art project by EfdotStudio and 0xdiid launching Monday at noon ET. Key Details: - 500 generative cityscapes exploring urban experiences - Allowlist mint begins Monday, June 16 at 12 PM ET - Pre-drop discussion with artists at 11 AM ET on X Spaces Project links: - Collection: [Art Blocks](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/cities-by-efdot-x-diid) - Allowlist access: [EfdotStudio](http://efdotstudio.com/cities) - Artist talk: [X Spaces](https://x.com/i/spaces/1jMKgkvlbkyKL) Public mint date to be announced.

Digital artist @annaluciacodes receives notable recognition with a New York Times feature highlighting her generative art project *Thread*. The project is currently available for minting on Art Blocks Studio, a platform for blockchain-based generative art. - Project launched April 10, 2025 - Minting available at [Art Blocks Studio](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/thread-by-anna-lucia) This recognition marks a significant milestone for both the artist and the generative art community.

**Fidenza**, the groundbreaking generative art project by Tyler Hobbs, marks its 4th anniversary since minting on Art Blocks. The project has become a cornerstone of generative art on the blockchain, demonstrating the potential of algorithmic creativity in the digital art space. Each Fidenza piece is uniquely generated through Hobbs' algorithm, creating distinctive flowing curves and organic patterns that have helped define the aesthetic possibilities of on-chain art. Learn more about the project at [Art Blocks](https://artblocks.io).

Artist @rvig_art partners with Doctors Without Borders Switzerland (MSF) for a charitable NFT release on Art Blocks Studio. The collection launches at 12PM ET, with 60% of proceeds directly supporting MSF's global medical aid initiatives. - Release Date: June 10, 2025 - Platform: Art Blocks Studio - Charitable Impact: 60% to MSF - Project Link: [rvig.art/a4c](https://rvig.art/a4c) This collaboration represents a significant intersection of digital art and humanitarian aid.

**New generative art collection alert**: *Testo* by artist @encapsuled_ is now available for minting on Art Blocks Studio platform. The collection can be accessed and minted at [Art Blocks](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/testo-by-michelangelo-encapsuled). Each piece in this collection is uniquely generated upon minting and stored on the Ethereum blockchain. Visit the Art Blocks platform to mint your unique piece from this new collection.

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 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.*

Art Blocks has enhanced their Discord bot with AI capabilities, enabling real-time Q&A about collections, artists, and platform fundamentals. **Key Features:** - AI-powered responses to art and collection queries - Maintains existing command functionality - Currently in beta phase **How to Use:** 1. Join [Art Blocks Discord](https://discord.gg/artblocks) 2. Navigate to block-talk channel 3. Type @ artbot followed by your question The team is actively seeking user feedback and feature requests through their user-feedback channel. Try sample questions about Fidenza, Chromie Squiggles, or the difference between Curated & Studio collections. *Ready to explore? Test ArtBot AI in Discord today.*

Artist Zach Lieberman discusses his latest work Box Light Studies, focusing on light's dynamic properties and interactions: - Explores various ways light moves, bends, and translates - Features experimental elements like dashed lines and glitch effects - Examines relationships between light-emitting lines and surrounding space The artwork is currently available through Art Blocks' Curated collection, with 98 digital editions being distributed via ranked auction. The project includes both digital works and a physical sculpture component. *Auction Details:* - Minimum bid: 0.05 ETH - Duration: 24 hours with possible extensions - Settlement mechanism: All winners pay lowest winning bid

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.