Richard A. Jacobson discusses the nuances of his new collection of work inspired by artificial intelligence and the legend of Robert Johnson - the famed guitarist who was rumored to have sold his soul to the devil, after a chance encounter at a crossroads, in exchange for supernatural playing ability. 12:06 AM, One Artist’s Response to the A.I. 'Crisis’ reimagines this legend, positioning the artist as Johnson and A.I. as the trade. Is the use of A.I. stripping artists of their very soul? A.I. is the most recent technological advancement touted to be the “death” of artists, and this collection reflects the anxiety that accompanies such grim predictions. Yet the very existence of an art show suggests hope.