South Carolina Artist Unveils Robot Dogs That Take Photos and “Print” Art
bizarre yet groundbreaking creation: robotic dogs that roam around, take photos, and then “print” them out as artwork . The installation, titled “Regular Animals,” was created by world-famous digital artist Beeple (Mike Winkelmann) . Each robot features a hyper-realistic silicone head modeled after famous public figures, including Elon Musk, M
ark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Picasso, Andy Warhol , and even Beeple himself. The robot dogs are equipped with cameras that capture moments from the exhibition floor. Moments later, the robots “dispense” or drop printed images , styled according to the personality or artistic theme of the head they wear from Picasso-inspired strokes to pop-art variations. The unusual fusion of robotics, satire, and high art has drawn massive attention, with many attendees calling it one of the most talked-about installations of Art Basel 2025 . Some prints are also linked to NFTs, blending physical and digital art in Beeple’s signature style. Critics say the project explores themes of surveillance, technology, celebrity culture, and the blurred line between human creativity and machine interpretation . The robotic dogs, strange and humorous, continue to attract crowds and their printed “photo-poops” are already becoming collector items.
