"Technology is currently one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives, our economies, our politics, and even our sense of identity and reality. Cultural institutions cannot remain outside of that conversation. If museums are places where society reflects on itself, then they must engage with the technologies that are actively transforming it."
"The satirical human-canine hybrids are making the unlikely leap from art fair spectacle to institutional display, jumping straight from the fair floor to the Mies van der Rohe-designed museum, one of the city's most iconic landmarks."
Digital artist Beeple's installation Regular Animals (2025) features robotic dogs with heads modeled after tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, alongside artists Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso. The sculptures defecate AI-generated prints for visitors. Originally debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach, the work now appears at Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie for 11 days as part of Gallery Weekend Berlin, marking Beeple's first German museum presentation. Curator Lisa Botti emphasizes museums must engage with technology and AI conversations, as these forces shape society, economy, politics, and identity. The installation represents a significant shift from art fair spectacle to institutional recognition.
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