manifest installation by robotlab

manifest

Robotlab

2008

Industrial robot, computer, writing desk, paper, ballpoint pen, cutter


About this Artwork

An industrial robot continuously writes out philosophical and political manifestos, exploring themes of automation, labor, and ideology. The robot's mechanical precision contrasts with the human content it transcribes, creating a powerful commentary on technology's role in society.

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Artist Statement

manifest questions the relationship between mechanical reproduction and ideological content, using industrial automation to explore how ideas are transmitted and transformed through technological mediation.