This artwork, titled "Can't Help Myself": A Robot's Endless Struggle

In Can't Help Myself, artists Sun Yuan and Peng Yu present a haunting installation featuring a KUKA industrial robot confined within a glass enclosure. Programmed to contain a continuously leaking pool of deep-red fluid, the robot tirelessly sweeps the liquid back toward itself. Over time, its movements become increasingly frantic, evoking a sense of desperation.
This kinetic sculpture, commissioned by the Guggenheim Museum in 2016, symbolizes the futility of endless labor and the human condition's repetitive struggles. The robot's ceaseless task mirrors societal pressures and the relentless pursuit of control in an uncontrollable world.
Displayed at the Venice Biennale in 2019, the piece has resonated deeply with audiences, sparking reflections on autonomy, surveillance, and the boundaries between human and machine.
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