{
  "id": 14970809,
  "title": "Robin F. Williams Suspends the Allure and Horror of Technology in an Endless Loop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/robin-f-williams-suspends-the-allure-and-horror-of-technology-in-an",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T14:02:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colossal",
    "slug": "colossal",
    "url": "https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/10/robin-f-williams-paintings-act-natural/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A nude figure draped in sickly colored linens lies in bed, fingers gripping a navy phone glowing red. Around them, an infinity symbol emerges, symbolizing the endless loops of energy and mesmerization that technology can create. Robin F. Williams, a Brooklyn-based artist, uses this surreal vision to capture the integration of humanity with machines, creating a mystical world that merges pop culture and art history. His new series, titled \"Act Natural,\" explores the allure and horror of technology in an endless loop. One painting, \"Merminator,\" combines a cyborg assassin and a Disney princess to depict a metallic bot. Another piece, \"I Am Not a Robot,\" takes inspiration from Hilma af Klint's spiritualist abstractions and Botticelli's \"Madonna of the Pomegranate.\" By focusing on the phone as a source of life, Williams highlights the dual nature of technology—appealing yet terrifying. The exhibit, \"P·P·O·W,\" is hosting \"Act Natural\" at Frieze's No. 9 Cork Street in London through October 24.",
  "summary": "Robin F. Williams extrapolates on the ways humanity and machines could merge, capturing a strange techno-dystopia. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Robin F. Williams Suspends the Allure and Horror of Technology in an Endless Loop appeared first on Colossal .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}