Inkjet print on canvas.

Noordpool-Arlikoop (2004) by Panamarenko is a monumental inkjet print on canvas measuring 520 x 390 cm, produced in an edition of two. Installed on the exterior of a brick building, the image presents a surreal arctic scene: a minimalist, tripod-like figure with binoculars for eyes stands on a vast, frozen expanse under a pale sky. Nearby, scattered objects—a book, a shoe, and a small device—lie half-buried in the snow, casting long shadows. Panamarenko, known for blending science, flight, and fantasy, evokes a sense of exploration and isolation. The title’s reference to the North Pole and the fictive-sounding “Arlikoop” adds a poetic ambiguity, suggesting both expedition and invention. The work channels themes of discovery, solitude, and the limits of human curiosity within vast, inhospitable environments.