Michail Pirgelis: Transforming Aircraft Remains into Sculptural Narratives Michail Pirgelis (born 1976) is a German sculptor whose artistic practice centers on repurposing obsolete commercial aircraft components—primarily fuselage sections and doors—into striking sculptures that explore themes of flight, decay, and the lingering presence of technological history. Rooted in an early fascination with archaeology and fueled by a profound respect for the materiality of industrial objects, Pirgelis’s work transcends mere assemblage; it's a deliberate intervention aimed at confronting viewers with…