Panamarenko (1940-2019) - Pepto Bismo
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Panamarenko's signed offset lithograph Pepto Bismo (1990), a mixed-technique limited edition, 50 × 31 cm and 250 g, depicting architecture and produced in Belgium.
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a signed offset lithograph by the Belgian artist, often in an edition of 100 to 250 pieces. It shows his design for a portable "backpack aircraft" from 1994, inspired by the medicine Pepto-Bismol. The images depict technical details of the vertical takeoff mechanism with short rotors.
Mechanism: Unlike earlier "backpack airplanes" with propellers, the Pepto Bismo operates on the helicopter principle. The aircraft has 12 short wooden propellers that enable vertical takeoff.
Control: The pilot controls the aircraft entirely through body movements, with propulsion coming from small but powerful motors (or in later versions gasoline engines to prevent overheating).
The Name: The name is a deliberate distortion of the American stomach remedy Pepto-Bismol. By dropping the final 'l', Panamarenko gave it a "mythical and enchantment-like character".
Collections & Public Works
SMAK and KMSKA have versions of these designs in their collections.
In Antwerp, on Sint-Jansplein, there is a permanent bronze monument of the Pepto Bismo II from 2003, near the place where the artist lived for many years.
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a signed offset lithograph by the Belgian artist, often in an edition of 100 to 250 pieces. It shows his design for a portable "backpack aircraft" from 1994, inspired by the medicine Pepto-Bismol. The images depict technical details of the vertical takeoff mechanism with short rotors.
Mechanism: Unlike earlier "backpack airplanes" with propellers, the Pepto Bismo operates on the helicopter principle. The aircraft has 12 short wooden propellers that enable vertical takeoff.
Control: The pilot controls the aircraft entirely through body movements, with propulsion coming from small but powerful motors (or in later versions gasoline engines to prevent overheating).
The Name: The name is a deliberate distortion of the American stomach remedy Pepto-Bismol. By dropping the final 'l', Panamarenko gave it a "mythical and enchantment-like character".
Collections & Public Works
SMAK and KMSKA have versions of these designs in their collections.
In Antwerp, on Sint-Jansplein, there is a permanent bronze monument of the Pepto Bismo II from 2003, near the place where the artist lived for many years.
Sold without frame
Details
Artist
Panamarenko (1940-2019)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
Pepto Bismo
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1990
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
31 cm
Weight
250 g
Depiction/theme
Architecture
Style
Contemporary
Period
1990-2000
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