Antwerp City Collection
De Stadscollectie Antwerpen is a lively tribute to the artists who give colour to the city of Antwerp. From emerging talent to established names, this collection highlights local creativity but also the global influence of Antwerp’s art scene. Welcome!
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Panamarenko
(c)image: M HKA, Christine Clinckx
Stepstraal, machine met raketaandrijving [Step Ray, Rocket-Propelled Machine], 1971
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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