Keep Research Alive ! Charité Berlin made a big splash in Summer 2019 with the "Printed by Parkinson's" campaign by Innocean Worldwide - with artwork by Ender SUENNI (photos) and Frank GROLL (film), both artists c/o COSMOPOLA
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Charité Berlin is raising awareness for Parkinson’s disease with the world’s first "diseased machine". With more than 10 million people suffering from Parkinson’s across the globe, Charité Berlin strived to raise awareness with an art-based campaign. It was created by a machine that mimics the individual symptoms of those suffering from Parkinson’s.
The fundraising campaign, which includes a doc-series, was created by Innocean Worldwide for Charité Berlin, Europe’s largest University Hospital. The machine was developed by MediaMonks and Cosmopola. The artwork gives unique insight into the lives of six Parkinson’s patients, increasing awareness and emphasizing the importance of finding a cure.
By adding kinetic and neurological data from Parkinson’s sufferers to a 3D printer, the charity was able to create the first "diseased machine", which they used to print altered versions of items that people with the disease are no longer able to use, such as a camera, a chainsaw and a pen.
The campaign aims to make the daily struggle of living with Parkinson’s tangible. The six patients’ kinetic and neurological data was used to create 3D models. The individual art pieces were then 3D-printed as if the printer itself was “infected” by their symptoms. The collection of distorted artwork features beloved objects they have difficulties in using, such as a pen, camera, kayak paddle, and chainsaw.
These 3D prints were available to view (or purchase upon request) from Berlin’s Alte Münze gallery from 26-28 July, with all proceeds going to the Parkinson’s research of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The work was written by Reinier Gorissen, with art direction by Marlon von Franquemont and Kevin Hipke, and directed by Frank GROLL c/o COSMOPOLA Artist Management Berlin.
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COSMOPOLA | Marc Thirouin - MY LITTLE AMERICA
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COSMOPOLA | Marc Thirouin - MY LITTLE AMERICA
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COSMOPOLA | Marc Thirouin - MY LITTLE AMERICA
About this artwork: “My Little America.” Speaking of small Scandinavian towns between Norway and Sweden (since 2009), this series of photos looks like a road...
COSMOPOLA | Marc Thirouin - MY LITTLE AMERICA
About this artwork: “My Little America.” Speaking of small Scandinavian towns between Norway and Sweden (since 2009), this series of photos looks like a road...
COSMOPOLA | Marc Thirouin - MY LITTLE AMERICA
About this artwork: “My Little America.” Speaking of small Scandinavian towns between Norway and Sweden (since 2009), this series of photos looks like a road...
COSMOPOLA | Marc Thirouin - MY LITTLE AMERICA
About this artwork: “My Little America.” Speaking of small Scandinavian towns between Norway and Sweden (since 2009), this series of photos looks like a road...
COSMOPOLA | Marc Thirouin - MY LITTLE AMERICA
About this artwork: “My Little America.” Speaking of small Scandinavian towns between Norway and Sweden (since 2009), this series of photos looks like a road...
COSMOPOLA | Marc Thirouin - MY LITTLE AMERICA
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