Urgent Conversations: Athens – Antwerp

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    The exhibitions Urgent Conversations: Athens–Antwerp and Urgent Conversations: Antwerp – Athens are a collaboration between EMST and M HKA, a theoretical and visual dialogue, based on works from the collections of both museums, which includes more than 70 works structured in 22 topics.   

    28.04.2017 - 07.01.2018        

    M HKA, Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst Antwerpen - Leuvenstraat 32, 2000 Antwerpen

    EMST, National Museum of Contemporary Art - Kallirrois Avenue & Amvr. Frantzi Str., Athens 11743

    Panamarenko

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    (c)image: M HKA, Christine Clinckx
    Stepstraal, machine met raketaandrijving [Step Ray, Rocket-Propelled Machine], 1971
    Panamarenko
    Drawing , 65 x 100 cm
    felt-tipped pen, pencil, paper

    In 1971, Panamarenko returns to the P.A.T. theme in the design for Stepstraal.  The device consists of a tubular frame to which two propeller-motors are attached, and has two foot-supports for the pilot, who during flight remains standing upright.  The drawing again shows a hydrogen-peroxide fueled rocket.  When the fluid is expelled under high pressure, two 'streams' are visible behind the pilot. 

    'The name 'Stepstraal' is really a combination to indicate 'stepping on' and 'jetting-away'...' - Panamarenko

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