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Gustav Mesmer

1903-01-16 – 1994-12-25

Life & Legacy

Gustav Mesmer (1903–1994) was a German inventor of experimental human-powered flying machines, often referred to in the press as "the Icarus of Lautertal." He has been championed by curators as an outsider artist, while his theories about improving aerodynamics through wing and sail piercings have been of interest to scientists.

Occupation & Career

inventor, artist

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1556197 — wikidata View source

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