Footage reveals Elon Musk, Andy Warhol, Jeff Bezos portrayed as robotic dogs in art

A striking new art exhibit in Miami is drawing attention with its unusual approach to portraying famous figures. Titled "Regular Animals", the display presents multiple public personalities, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Andy Warhol, as robotic dogs.

Created by artist Beeple, the installation is currently showcased at Art Basel Miami Beach. Videos of the exhibit depict the robotic dogs walking, sitting, lying down, and even producing miniature artworks. Each dog's body is mechanical, while their heads are detailed silicone replicas of real-life celebrities.

Visitors have begun exploring the installation this week, which will continue through Sunday, December 7, 2025. According to the art fair's social media, the project aims to "reinterpret pop portraiture, sculpture, and generative art through the lens of technology."

Details of the "Regular Animals" Exhibit

The installation transforms robotic canines into living canvases of notable figures. In addition to Musk and Bezos, some dogs bear the faces of Mark Zuckerberg, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso. The tan robotic bodies move naturally, performing actions such as walking, standing, and lying down.

One of the more unusual features is that the dogs "poop" out photographs from their perspective, recreated in the artistic style associated with the figure they represent. Artist Beeple explained that over 1,000 prints are distributed in this way throughout the exhibit. The robots continuously capture images, evaluate them for visual interest, and reinterpret them using AI to reflect the viewpoint of their respective subjects.

Beeple described the work as combining "dynamic sculptures, photography, and AI into one output," allowing viewers to become part of the artwork simply by observing it. He added that the project explores the growing influence of AI on perception and creativity.

Public Reactions

The installation has sparked a mix of fascination and unease on social media, with the art fair's post receiving over 24,000 likes and nearly 2,000 comments. Some viewers drew parallels to science fiction films, with comparisons to Mars Attacks and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Others described the robotic dogs as "creepy," "eerie yet oddly satisfying," or as a metaphor for contemporary capitalism.

Author: Noah Whitman