Panamarenko (1940-2019) - THERMO VOLTAIC ENERGY CONVERTOR

the Thermo Voltaic Energy Convertor, a well-known artwork from 2001 by the visionary Belgian artist Panamarenko (pseudonym of Henri Van Herwegen). The depicted work is a colored design drawing (construction plan) for a fantastical, futuristic solar car powered by a theoretical thermo-photovoltaic system. Features of the design: Concept: Panamarenko combined in his work scientific curiosity with poetry, humor and pure imagination. The car allegedly generates energy via a 'convertor' (glow bulbs) in combination with photovoltaic cells (such as gallium arsenide or silicon). Humorous details: On the top blueprint is noted in handwritten Dutch that the vehicle runs "with the power of Eddy Merckx". Publication: This type of print was issued in a limited edition by the publisher Ronny Van de Velde in Antwerp. This is therefore a print of Originals and limited lithographs of these are today found in art collections