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michail pirgelis
Contemporary
Contemporary

michail pirgelis

Born 1976 Works span 2012–2012

The Alchemy of Aviation: The Sculptural World of Michail Pirgelis In the quiet intersection of industrial decay and poetic abstraction, the work of Michail Pirgelis emerges as a profound meditation on the passage of time. Born in Essen, Germany, in 1976, Pirgelis has carved out a singular niche in contemporary sculpture by breathing new life into the skeletal remains of the jet age. His practice is not merely one of recycling, but of…

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Chronological Journey

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