Panamarenko (1940-2019) - Pepto Bismo

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

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