Panamarenko (1940 – 2010) – Study of Magnetic Properties (1982)

Panamarenko - Study of Magnetic Properties (1982)Original art poster/exhibition poster - 84 x 59 cmName: PanamarenkoTitle: Study of Magnetic PropertiesType: Original art-poster - High Quality Print - Offset print of original drawing from 1982Publisher: KMSKAStyle: ModernCHARACTERISTICS:- Original- Perfect condition: A+- 84 x 59 cm- Signed in printBIOGRAPHY:Panamarenko, pseudonym of Henri Van Herwegen, was born on February 5, 1940 in Antwerp and died on December 14, 2019. He was a leading Belgian assemblage artist and sculptor, best known for his sculptures inspired by airplanes and other vehicles. His works, such as airplanes, hot air balloons and helicopters, are often modern interpretations of the myth of Icarus and combine art with technology and imagination.Panamarenko studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp from 1955 to 1960. Initially, his work was influenced by pop art, but from 1968 onwards he focused on designing imaginary vehicles. His creations are made of materials such as tape, wood, plastic, glue, rope, rubber tires and copper, and often refer to birds, insects and fish.In 2003, Panamarenko married Eveline Hoorens. During the opening of a large-scale retrospective of his work in Brussels in 2005, he announced his retirement as an artist. After his retirement, he launched... lees verder bij Catawiki