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Mechanical art that connects us with our past, illuminates our future and makes us smile along the way. Max Busser opened the M.A.D. (Mechanical Art Device) Gallery in Geneva in October 2011. Max wanted to present talented artists and engineers outside th...  

... then a video must shout volumes. And you really need to see many of these art pieces working to appreciate them ...

I put a few questions to Max about the M.A.D.Gallery and I’m sure you will appreciate these insights: What was your motivation for establishing the M.A.D.Gallery? Actually they were many. It was personal first of all. It gives me the opportunity to meet a...  

Dear Andrew thank you for another slice of story that you share with us from your trip to Switzerland Eagerly looking forward to next posts Yours truly Damjan

Those are beautiful lamps. Truly.

Thanks for the pics AndrewD! Interesting bike, cool with the copper lines. I understand that the Art One is a tribute to a 1937 HD model U and inspired by Marlon Brando's 'Wild One' movie bike, a Triumph Thunderbird. The Art Two bike is a flat Head motor.... 

...of unrideable, custom motorbikes. There's lots to to admire in the workmanship of those, however. I have to congratulate you on the photography though, Andrew. Top work.

Just for you and Ming ... ...  

That pistol shaped engine in the second last photo is the Flame Eater. Slightly different principle to the Sterling engine, with an external heat source, but oh-so-nice. Would almost be a shame to light the wick...but could you resist? :-) I have a little... 

A little tricky to get the engine warm and the flame in just the right position, but once you do they are great to watch and listen to. Please dig out your boat. I feel a model engine thread coming on ... Andrew

...the trick will be to get them in running state, then the next trick will be getting them running :-)

Lots of fun toys on offer. Did you buy anything whilst there? Regards, Richard.

I'll try to pay a visit to the gallery on my next trip to Geneve. Looks like they have many interesting toys in there. Thanks for sharing. Vte :)

Marc is a Swiss photographer who created this series of images for the M.A.D.Gallery based on the Japanese Manga robots of his and Max's childhood such as Astroboy and Goldorak. Photos of 3D robots are incorporated into his backgrounds. There are eight di...  

... here are a few more images from around the Gallery: Andrew Ps. I will revisit the Gallery to share some of the Horological Machines with you on the AHCI Forum at a later date. ...  

Hi Ming, The M.A.D.Gallery was designed by interior designer Frederic Legendre of Lekoni SA, who is also based in Geneva. He has been involved in the design of boutiques, exhibition spaces and displays for a number of different watchmaking companies. MB&a...  

Nice line done my friend !! Missed meeting up with you folks! hope to see you soon when im back! Z