Henri van Herwegen (Panamarenko, 1940 - 2019)
Henri van Herwegen
Henri van Herwegen, better known by his pseudonym Panamarenko, is a Belgian artist known for his installations and objects that combined elements of science, technology, art and fantasy.
Panamarenko was an autodidact and began his career as an artist in the 1960s. His work has been shown in many exhibitions in Europe, America and Asia. He created various objects such as flying machines, submarines, wings, bicycles and more.
Panamarenko's work has used different materials including metal, plastic, textiles, glass and wood. His installations and objects were often interactive and could move or glow.
Panamarenko was one of the most influential artists in Belgium and his work is in the collections of many museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam.
| Nickname: | Panamarenko |
|---|---|
| Date and place of birt: | 5 february 1940, Antwerp, Belgium |
| Date and place of death: | 14 december 2019, Brakel, Belgium |
| Nationality: | Belgium |
| Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Designer, Graphic artist, Media artist, Photographer, Sculptor |
| Genre: | Performance art |
| Art style: | Conceptual art, Pop Art |
| Technique: | Collage, Hand graphic |
