Panamarenko (1940-2019) - Pepto Bismo
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Panamarenko's Pepto Bismo is a signed, limited edition offset lithograph from 1990 of Belgian origin, 50 x 31 cm (250 g), depicting architecture with mixed technique, in excellent condition, signed on the plate, sold by owner or reseller, and sold without a frame.
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a signed offset lithograph by the Belgian artist, often in an edition of 100 to 250 copies. It shows his design for a portable 'backpack aircraft' from 1994, inspired by the medicine Pepto-Bismol. The images show 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 make vertical takeoff possible. 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 corruption of the American stomach remedy Pepto-Bismol. By dropping the final 'l', Panamarenko gave it a 'mythical and enchanting character'. Collections & Public Works: SMAK and KMSKA hold versions of these designs in their collections. In Antwerp, on Sint-Jansplein, there is a permanent bronze monument of Pepto Bismo II from 2003, near the place where the artist lived for many years. Sold unframed
a signed offset lithograph by the Belgian artist, often in an edition of 100 to 250 copies. It shows his design for a portable 'backpack aircraft' from 1994, inspired by the medicine Pepto-Bismol. The images show 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 make vertical takeoff possible. 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 corruption of the American stomach remedy Pepto-Bismol. By dropping the final 'l', Panamarenko gave it a 'mythical and enchanting character'. Collections & Public Works: SMAK and KMSKA hold versions of these designs in their collections. In Antwerp, on Sint-Jansplein, there is a permanent bronze monument of Pepto Bismo II from 2003, near the place where the artist lived for many years. Sold unframed
Details
Artist
Panamarenko (1940-2019)
Sold by
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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