
Robot
A whimsical assemblage figure by pioneering video artist Nam June Paik, *Robot* constructs a humanoid form from a nostalgic collection of vintage technology and everyday objects, including antique cameras, an old radio body, and glowing lanterns. Paik animates the sculpture with flickering screens — a Sony Watchman and Sony TV/radio — embedding live or looping video into the figure's body, blurring the boundary between machine and life. Crowned with a jaunty trilby hat, the work reflects Paik's signature humor and his lifelong fascination with the relationship between humanity and the ever-evolving landscape of electronic media.
- Medium
- trilby hat, two antique cameras, antique radio body, lanterns, lights, Sony Watchman, Sony tv/radio, wood, acrylic, metal
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
June 28, 2013
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