Panamarenko's imagination comes to life in Choreolab

Tue, Oct 7, 2025

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In Figures in Flight, dancer and choreographer Shane Urton reimagines the myth of Icarus, inspired by the visionary world of Panamarenko. In collaboration with the Panamarenko Foundation, an original sculpture by the artist takes its place on stage.

As Eveline Hoorens, Panamarenko’s widow, says: “I think Pana would have loved this.”

In Figures in Flight, dancer and choreographer Shane Urton gives a new interpretation of the myth of Icarus, inspired by the imaginative world of Panamarenko. In collaboration with the Panamarenko Foundation, an original sculpture by the artist is featured on stage.

As Eveline Hoorens, Panamarenko’s widow, puts it: “I think Pana’tje would have found this very beautiful.”

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