Beeple unleashes uncanny robot canines at Art Basel Miami Beach (www.theartnewspaper.com)

Digital artist Mike Winkelmann, known as Beeple, has unveiled a striking installation titled *Regular Animals (2025)* at Art Basel Miami Beach, featuring robotic canines adorned with hyper-realistic heads of prominent figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. Each robot, priced at $100,000 (in a limited edition), not only serves as an innovative art piece but also issues certificates of authenticity that double as NFTs via QR codes. The installation blurs the lines between physical and digital art, highlighting trends in contemporary art where technology and creativity intersect. The significant aspect of this installation lies in its exploration of AI's role in shaping perceptions of reality. As each robotic dog constantly captures images of its surroundings and reinterprets them in the artistic styles of figures like Picasso, Beeple emphasizes the growing influence of AI-driven perspectives on how we view the world. This installation raises important questions about authenticity and ownership in the digital age, as the interaction between art, technology, and well-known cultural figures challenges traditional boundaries of art while engaging a new generation of collectors and enthusiasts.