Panamarenko “Magnetic Fields”, 1979

Panamarenko, entitled “Magnetic Fields”, from 1979.

Lithograph, edition of 100, copy 79/100.

This exceptional lithograph by Panamarenko is among the most refined graphic expressions of his visionary research into magnetic fields and alternative propulsion technologies. " Magnetic Fields," from 1979, combines the precision of a technical diagram with the poetic imagination that makes Panamarenko one of the most unique artists of the 20th century.

This print unfolds a complex interplay of field lines, circular structures, and energetic axes, carefully constructed in softly layered shades of red and black. The whole exudes the atmosphere of a laboratory sketch, simultaneously scientific, dreamy, and slightly mischievous.

The handwritten note in the stone, "3rd attempt to form a magnetic monopole using copper wire and iron sheet," provides an intriguing clue to the work. It offers a direct glimpse into Panamarenko's playful quest for the impossible, where physics merges with fiction and experiment borders on poetry.

This example, number 79 from an exclusive edition of 100, is a beautifully and vividly preserved piece, signed on the bottom, and characteristic of the period in which Panamarenko developed his most iconic theoretical models. Works from this series are rarely offered on the market and are particularly sought after by collectors who appreciate both his sculptural oeuvre and his rare graphic work.