Tobias Langscheid (Basel) introduces the work of Paul Schatz (1898-1979).
Scientific and aesthetic inspiration can be found in the work of the mathematician and artist Paul Schatz (1898-1979, born in Constance, died in Arlesheim), who throughout his life advocated a 'nature-friendly art of mechanical engineering' and environmentally friendly future technologies.
After studying mechanical engineering, mathematics and astronomy, as well as attending lectures in philosophy, Paul Schatz (1898-1979) trained as a wood sculptor. He turned to anthroposophy in 1925. As early as 1929, Paul Schatz discovered the invertible cube, from which he further developed the Turbula shaking mixer, which is still used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries today. He also developed the Oloid form from it. Paul Schatz found pioneering applications for this fundamentally new body. The oloid is used for water purification and treatment, but also as a ship propulsion system. This spatial-geometric object serves as a source of inspiration for technical science and research, but also for the fine arts, architecture, philosophy, music and environmental technology.
It is less well known that Paul Schatz developed an alternative wind turbine that could be used to generate energy, and that he conducted research in many other areas.
The exhibition features models of the Oloid and other shapes and devices, as well as insights into Paul Schatz's research and artistic work, which are well documented thanks to the Paul Schatz Archive.
Website: https://paul-schatz.ch
Before the talk, at 14:00-14:30, there will be a public guided tour by the curator of the Rehmann Museum, Michael Hiltbrunner.
Admission: 15.- CHF
Reduced admission: 10.- CHF
Refugees: free of charge
Admission to the talk includes admission to the exhibition.
If you visit the public guided tour beforehand, the entrance fee
Admission, incl. guided tour and talk and admission to the exhibition: CHF 20
Admission, incl. guided tour and talk and admission to the exhibition, reduced: CHF 15
Scientific and aesthetic inspiration can be found in the work of the mathematician and artist Paul Schatz (1898-1979, born in Constance, died in Arlesheim), who throughout his life advocated a 'nature-friendly art of mechanical engineering' and environmentally friendly future technologies.
After studying mechanical engineering, mathematics and astronomy, as well as attending lectures in philosophy, Paul Schatz (1898-1979) trained as a wood sculptor. He turned to anthroposophy in 1925. As early as 1929, Paul Schatz discovered the invertible cube, from which he further developed the Turbula shaking mixer, which is still used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries today. He also developed the Oloid form from it. Paul Schatz found pioneering applications for this fundamentally new body. The oloid is used for water purification and treatment, but also as a ship propulsion system. This spatial-geometric object serves as a source of inspiration for technical science and research, but also for the fine arts, architecture, philosophy, music and environmental technology.
It is less well known that Paul Schatz developed an alternative wind turbine that could be used to generate energy, and that he conducted research in many other areas.
The exhibition features models of the Oloid and other shapes and devices, as well as insights into Paul Schatz's research and artistic work, which are well documented thanks to the Paul Schatz Archive.
Website: https://paul-schatz.ch
Before the talk, at 14:00-14:30, there will be a public guided tour by the curator of the Rehmann Museum, Michael Hiltbrunner.
Admission: 15.- CHF
Reduced admission: 10.- CHF
Refugees: free of charge
Admission to the talk includes admission to the exhibition.
If you visit the public guided tour beforehand, the entrance fee
Admission, incl. guided tour and talk and admission to the exhibition: CHF 20
Admission, incl. guided tour and talk and admission to the exhibition, reduced: CHF 15
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