Art Blocks

Harvey Rayner's latest generative art project *Amplitudes of Canvas* has successfully sold out on Art Blocks Studio. The release followed a three-phase minting structure: - Phase 1: Top 100 holders Allowlist - Phase 2: All Holders Allowlist - Phase 3: Public Dutch Auction The project launched after Rayner's appearance on Beyond the Blocks podcast, where he discussed his artistic process and vision. Collectors can view their minted pieces on [Art Blocks](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/amplitudes-of-canvas-by-harvey-rayner). Want to explore the algorithm? Visit the collection page to see how each unique piece is generated.

**SquiggleDAO's journey** began in March 2021 with a community-driven mission to elevate the Chromie Squiggle in digital art culture. Key milestones: - Started with pure community donations: 231 Squiggles - Secured backing from Standard Crypto, True Ventures, and The LAO in December 2021 - Made history in 2024 as first DAO to donate artwork to a museum - Currently holds 330+ Squiggles, including special mints from Snowfro The DAO demonstrates how blockchain, art, and community governance can successfully intersect to create cultural impact. *Current holdings include the notable Hyper Bold #9139.*

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 - Closes August 15, 9am PT - Special celebration livestream with creators at 11am PT View the collection at [Art Blocks](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/lift-a-self-portrait-by-snowfro) Join the conversation in their [Twitter Space](https://x.com/i/spaces/1RDGlAEDlEgJL)

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 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.

**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:* - Greater versatility in art creation - Expanded possibilities for digital art collections - Potential for new market dynamics in the NFT space Stay tuned for more details on how Bokeh might reshape the generative art landscape.