Code-based visual artist working with blockchain
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(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
A look back at @artblocks_io Marfa Weekend, where we spent 4 hours nonstop CO-CREATING 100 unique Upstream Collectible Cards using modified handheld printers, randomness, and a few finishing touches by hand!
We had a great time, and I hope you did too! ❤️
I've also put together an online explorer where you can browse the entire collection and filter by traits, color palettes, density, co-creators, and even rarity!
Thanks to everyone who CO-CREATED WITH ME!
Explore the full Marfa Edition 🔗👇 (link below)
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
🖼️ 24 HOURS OF ART 📊 October 29, 2026
🏛️ Invisible Lines Acquired
"Watching these works find their way into museum collections has been a highlight, and celebrating those milestones with @halecar2 has made it more meaningful" says @WAPSHOP_ETH.
Her acquisition of two milestone 2017 works by Alejandro Cartagena - a mother and daughter diptych from the 'Invisible Lines series' - for $30,000 USD in total is official.
Cartagena highlights that she is the first private collector to hold the works, alongside SFMOMA, MOMA, the Getty Museum, and the KADIST collection.
The acquisitions include both 1/1 NFTs and physical 1/5 (+2 AP) editions.
🎨 Pictured: 24 Hour Highlights
- 'Invisible Line #33, Mother' and 'Invisible Line #34, Daughter' by Alejandro Cartagena
- 'Garden of Fairies', the 2021 genesis 1/1 work from @1SLES, collected by @Punk8868
- 'Ringers #804' by @dmitricherniak
- 'Quine #179' by @larvalabs
- 'INTRODUCING: KILL YOUR CUSTOMER' by @XCOPYART, exchanged via the @gondixyz Trade tool for 'LAWS_INNIT' plus 1 ETH
- 'Genesis #443' by @DaCaldera, acquired by @token_works
- 'Red Lite District' by @osf_rekt
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
finally completed my AB Day 0 set and picked up my missing Genesis. And as an extra plus i was able to "upgrade" my new Genesis and my original Construction Token for ones I really loved thanks to the unintended swapability of the Squigstr contract
Genesis #179 by @DaCaldera
Construction Token #432 by @jeffgdavis
Chromie Squiggle #229 by @ArtOnBlockchain
& ty to @Rhynotic + @0xQuit for the tool <3
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
Marfa is so special.
thank you @artblocks_io and every single person that works year round to make sure we have the opportunity to come together and connect in such a meaningful way.
to every person with whom I shared a moment, a conversation, or any moment of presence... thank you.
it truly is an immense honor to be a part of this community.
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
UPSTREAM #1/100
Co-created with @DaCaldera during the @artblocks_io Artist Fair in Marfa.
The very first of 100 unique, one-of-a-kind collectible cards, each shaped by collaboration, randomness, and a little bit of magic 🪄
Thanks for being part of it! 🙌🏼
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
Dear Marfa,
Words will fail me but I will try.
The one that kept appearing was gratitude. I don’t know what I did to deserve this luck but weekends like this shine the spotlight and make me repeatedly ask, “why me?”.
Another that kept showing up was contrast.
So many things I love have a natural contrast to them.
Drinking hot coffee on a cold morning.
Ambient music played loud.
Unassuming experiences that turn into deeply cherished memories.
Beautiful contrasts followed us all weekend:
The light and shadows around Chinati.
The diversity of people I interacted with but the togetherness I felt.
The craziness of our world around us, but the calmness of knowing I was exactly where I should be.
I really hope I have the opportunity to come back. Next time with my wife and daughter. That would be the only way I can adequately explain this to them. There is an authenticity and warmth of Marfa that can’t be described. The closest thing is the warmth of being home.
Thank you @ArtOnBlockchain and Art Blocks.
Thank you to all the amazing people from all over the world that make this space so special, even those that weren’t physically there. We felt your presence everywhere.
Thank you to my wife for allowing me to go on this adventure.
Not only was this my first Marfa journey, but I got to share it with my sister too.
A truly wonderful weekend.
Art and friendship makes the world a great place.
I’m just really grateful.
Love,
Nuk
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
I have massive amounts of FOMO right now. Don't mind missing other trips that much but missing Marfa hurts.
Have fun y'all 🥲
Marfa Yucca #204 by @DaCaldera
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
On Thursday, Oct 22, we're throwing the AB Weekend opening party at 114 in Marfa with @OpenSea and @ArtBlocks. It's the most work I've ever put into an event, and the first time everyone will get to see the rebuilt space. Here's the back story…
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
It's that time of year again where I feel compelled to post the Marfa Field Guide article. Some basic tips for first time visitors. Slightly revised for 2026. Enjoy! medium.com/@sbmckeon/marfa-f…
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
Genesis #470
by DCA
acquired for 0.5211 ETH ($1,416.26)
view: artblocks.io/token/1/0x059ed…
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
For those who have been to Marfa previously, you may recall a beat up building, Christopher's, next door to glitch. My wife and I bought it and have been rehabbing it for the past nine months to get it ready to host events during Art Blocks Weekend in a few weeks. I'll have a lot more to say about our ABW plans soon, but in the meantime you can follow along with the remodel project here: instagram.com/114marfa
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
It's 2026 and your computer does not natively understand what a blockchain is.
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
(DCA) Daniel Calderon Arenas retweeted
In light of our recent Marfa announcement dedicating a budget for artists participating this year, we went ahead and collected past Marfa themed artwork by @DaCaldera, @harvey_rayner, & @dotjiwa 🙌
If you have Marfa art! Share it with us so we can support ⭐️
