A recent art installation at Art Basel Miami Beach, titled “Regular Animals,” has garnered significant attention for its unconventional display. Created by digital designer and artist Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, the exhibit features robot dogs with hyper-realistic faces of prominent figures, including billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, as well as art-world personalities like Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso.

The robot dogs are designed to take photos of spectators and then “defecate” printed copies of the images, which are referred to as “artistic impressions.” Some of these prints are linked to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and are being sold for $100,000. The installation has been described as unsettling and bizarre, with the life-like faces of the billionaires and artists attached to the robot dogs creating a sense of unease.

Beeple, who gained international recognition for selling his NFT art for $69 million in 2021, is known for pushing the boundaries of digital art. The “Regular Animals” installation is his latest creation, and it has sparked a range of reactions from viewers. While some may interpret the exhibit as a commentary on the intersection of technology and art, others may simply find it perplexing.

The use of robot dogs and NFTs in the installation highlights the growing trend of digital art and its potential for innovative expression. The fact that the printed images are being sold for a significant amount of money also raises questions about the value and ownership of digital art.

The “Regular Animals” installation is currently on display at Art Basel Miami Beach, where it is attracting a significant amount of attention from art enthusiasts and critics alike. As the art world continues to evolve and incorporate new technologies, exhibits like “Regular Animals” are likely to spark important discussions about the role of digital art in contemporary culture.