The publication is part of the eponymous series of works by Moritz Riesenbeck, which deals sculpturally and sociologically with the latest generation of biofidelic crash test dummies. It documents Riesenbeck's artistic and scientific research as well as his collaboration with the dummy manufacturer CTS and the resulting momentary exhibition situations. The PRIMUS breakable dummy developed by CTS dummy solutions is designed to replicate the proportions, weight, and mobility of an average (male) body and to simulate broken bones and injuries to organs and soft tissues during its “use.” By using parts of these dummies for his room installations, Riesenbeck addresses the numerical recording of the human body as well as its physical dependence on technology, right down to the anticipation of body images and gender. By making a mold of his own face, Riesenbeck had a copy of his body produced as a dummy in order to then “sacrifice” himself in an accident. The resulting self-portrait of the artist creates an ambivalent portrait: it contributes to the safety of each individual and at the same time reminds us how fragile the human body is. The publication also includes an interview with Swedish engineer Dr. Astrid Linder, who, among other things, developed the first female crash test dummy.

contributors:
George Popov - design
Mara Sporn - text
Dr. Astrid Linder - interview
CTS dummy solutions - data sheets

edit.: Susanne Schulte, GWK Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Westfälischen Kulturarbeit e.V. and Moritz Riesenbeck | Softcover, 232 pages | 14,8 × 21 cm, de/en |

ISBN 978-3-98741-177-9 | March 2025

https://www.verlag-kettler.de/de/buecher/normcore/

The publication is part of the eponymous series of works by Moritz Riesenbeck, which deals sculpturally and sociologically with the latest generation of biofidelic crash test dummies. It
documents Riesenbeck's artistic and scientific research as well as his collaboration with the dummy manufacturer CTS and the resulting momentary exhibition situations. The PRIMUS breakable dummy developed by CTS dummy solutions is designed to replicate the proportions, weight, and mobility of an average (male) body and to simulate broken bones and injuries to organs and soft tissues during its “use.” By using parts of these dummies for his room installations, Riesenbeck addresses the numerical recording of the human body as well as its physical dependence on technology, right down to the anticipation of body images and gender. By making a mold of his own face, Riesenbeck had a copy of his body produced as a dummy in order to then “sacrifice” himself in an accident. The resulting self-portrait of the artist creates an ambivalent portrait: it contributes to the safety of each individual and at the same time reminds us how fragile the human body is. The publication also includes an interview with Swedish engineer Dr. Astrid Linder, who, among other things, developed the first female crash test dummy.

contributors:
George Popov - design
Mara Sporn - text
Dr. Astrid Linder - interview
CTS dummy solutions - data sheets

edit.: Susanne Schulte, GWK Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Westfälischen Kulturarbeit e.V. and Moritz Riesenbeck | Softcover, 232 pages | 14,8 × 21 cm, de/en |

ISBN 978-3-98741-177-9 | March 2025

https://www.verlag-kettler.de/de/buecher/normcore/