{"id":408,"date":"2024-12-10T14:28:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/?page_id=408"},"modified":"2024-12-27T19:51:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T18:51:24","slug":"the-artist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/the-artist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-335fff32 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/Imhof-portrait.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40\" style=\"box-shadow:none;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/Imhof-portrait.webp 886w, https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/Imhof-portrait-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/Imhof-portrait-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/Imhof-portrait-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/unterschrift-schwarz_3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-526\" style=\"box-shadow:none;width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/unterschrift-schwarz_3.webp 485w, https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/unterschrift-schwarz_3-300x92.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>\u2013 Dr. med. habil.<\/em> <em>Michael Imhof<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-afe5d601 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8885689d5e162fadbd5adb513a5d171b\">Dr. Michael Imhof is a German surgeon with more than 100 scientific publications, a painter and thinker who explores the intersections of science and philosophy. On his website \u201cTranshuman Art,\u201d he presents a variety of creative projects that merge art, scientific inquiry, and transcendent themes. Imhof is particularly recognized for his books&nbsp;<em>Nachtwanderungen \u2013 Pilgerreise zwischen Wissenschaft und Gott<\/em>&nbsp;(<em>Night Walks \u2013 A Pilgrimage Between Science and God<\/em>) and \u201eWer schrieb den Kosmischen Code?\u201c (\u201eWho wrote the cosmic code?\u201c), which takes readers on a metaphorical journey in search of life\u2019s deeper meaning. The narrative follows a nameless monk who encounters various archetypes representing contemporary challenges and perspectives, including scientists who equate themselves with deities, individuals lost in addiction, and those grappling with existential despair. Through these encounters, Imhof illuminates timeless philosophical and spiritual dilemmas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4208b3746671d1d0701088018596bca8\">Imhof\u2019s work is distinguished by its effort to bridge traditional spiritual insights with modern existential questions. His writings and projects aim to inspire reflection on the human condition, offering new ways of contemplating life\u2019s ultimate purpose and meaning. Alongside his literary endeavors, his artistic contributions explore themes of transhumanism and humanity\u2019s evolving relationship with technology and transcendence, creating a platform for dialogue at the intersection of culture and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b231b705e8e547eb40b718942c1ab0a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michael-imhof.com\/der-kuenstler\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-975401cd alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">ABOUT MICHAEL IMHOF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical-Scientific Consulting with the following focal points:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Medical-Scientific Consulting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Preparation of scientific expert reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Expert activities in the field of medical law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Reviewer of professional books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Over 100 scientific publications in the fields of basic science, oncology, and applied surgical therapy. Regular contributions to professional journals with a focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Error Culture and Quality Management in Modern Hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Ethical and Philosophical Fundamental Questions in Medicine and Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Natural-Philosophical Worldview of the 21st Century and Its Implications for the Image of Humanity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Economy and Humanity in the Society of the 21st Century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Biotechnological Horizons in the 21st Century<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books (Selection)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Die gro\u00dfe Krankheit der Zeit<\/em>, K\u00f6nigshausen &amp; Neumann, 1997<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Was ist Krankheit? \u2013 Anmerkungen zu einer m\u00f6glichen Naturphilosophie der Medizin<\/em>, Dr. Josef-R\u00f6ll-Verlag, 2001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Geronnene Zeit \u2013 Lyrik und Reflexionen<\/em>, Dr. Josef-R\u00f6ll-Verlag, 2001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Das Brot der Menschen<\/em>, Dr. Josef-R\u00f6ll-Verlag, 2001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Operation Gesundheit<\/em>, Pattloch-Verlag, 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Behandlungsfehler \u2013 Was nun?<\/em>, Schulz-Kirchner-Verlag, 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Ratgeber Behandlungsfehler<\/em>, Schulz-Kirchner-Verlag, 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Art Calendar<em> Medizin und Kunst<\/em> for the year 2012, Schulz-Kirchner-Verlag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Malpractice in Surgery. Safety Culture and Quality Management in Hospital<\/em>, De Gruyter \u2013 Verlag, 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Eidesbruch. Das kalte Herz der modernen Medizin<\/em>, Campus Verlag, Frankfurt a. Main, 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Krankheit und Zeit<\/em>. Eine Naturphilosophie der Medizin, Pabst Science Publisher, Lengerich\/M\u00fcnster, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Nachtwanderungen. Pilgerreise zwischen Wissenschaft und Gott<\/em>, Verlag J.H. R\u00f6ll, Dettelbach, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Krankheit und Geist<\/em>. Eine Naturphilosophie der Medizin und des Menschen, Pabst Science Publisher, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Wer schrieb den kosmischen Code? Von den Urknall-Theorien zu einer Sch\u00f6pfungsgeschichte des Universums<\/em>, Mainzer Verlagsanstalt, 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Mensch zwischen Physik und Metaphysik<\/em>, Pabst Science Publisher, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Moderne Nomaden in einer gottlosen Welt<\/em>, Mainzer Verlagsanstalt, in press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>A Philosophy of Medicine and Man (Vol I-III)<\/em>, Pabst Science Publisher, in press<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artistic Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">We are living in an Axial Age (K. Jaspers), a time of global crises and chaotic upheavals. Yet a threat with consequences still entirely unforeseeable has not yet fully entered public awareness: the threat to the human species as we have known it, posed by biotechnological interventions and attempts at human enhancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Our traditional Western humanist understanding of humanity is now, and will increasingly be, up for debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The question of what defines the essence of humanity is becoming ever more pressing in current debates surrounding stem cell research, genetic engineering, and euthanasia. This is about what remains unchangeable beyond the temporality of human existence, what cannot be measured in terms of time and numbers: the uniqueness of the human being and their dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">All life is language, symbol, meaning, and a reference to a universal creative spiritual foundation from which objects arise. At the fundamental levels of reality, the distinctions between the material and the spiritual, between physics and metaphysics, are dissolved. Everything that exists is spirit, is language, is symbol, is a reference to a creative whole. In every human life, this language finds tone and color. Even and especially in illness, life speaks to us in a striking way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibitions (Selection)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Sommerhausen, 2001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Deutsche Botschaft in Wien, 2002. Soiree u.a. mit einem Vortrag: \u201eDie Zeit nach dem 11. September\u201c. Musikalische Begleitung durch die Wiener Hochschule f\u00fcr Musik.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Ringstra\u00dfengalerien Wien, 2003<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Deutscher Chirurgenkongress, 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Kulturstationen Kitzinger Land, 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Vivantes Konzern Berlin, 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Franziskanerkirche W\u00fcrzburg 2014. Vernissage mit einem Einf\u00fchrungsvortrag \u00fcber das moderneWeltbild. Musikalische Begleitung.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">MOCA Museum of Modern Contemporary Art Peking, China, Juli 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Pashmin Art Galerie Hamburg, Dezember 2015. Soiree mit Vortrag \u00fcber Kunst und Wissenschaft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Miami Art SCOPE, USA, Dezember 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Technische Hochschule Hamburg, Januar 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Rothko Museum Baltikum, Dezember 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Kloster Himmelspforten W\u00fcrzburg 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9692daea alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b04b11f4 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b8cf09679723622728fcd7b5eb07d7a\">CONTACT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbd7f3069d440eebaa164ba9e03744c9\">If you are interested in my book publications or artworks, I warmly invite you to\u00a0<a href=\"\/eng\/contact\">get in touch<\/a>\u00a0directly. 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