The MB&F M.A.D.Gallery ML15 Helios Machine Light is a limited-edition lighting sculpture released to mark the 15th anniversary of the M.A.D.Gallery. It was created in collaboration between MB&F and Berlin-based artist Frank Buchwald, with only 15 units produced. The work combines a three-legged stainless steel structure with brass elements and weighs approximately 9 kg. At its centre is a spherical lamp with a 120 mm diameter, surrounded by a dimmable LED ring that produces a corona-like lighting effect. The central assembly is supported by a bracket that holds two transparent blue diffuser rings. The head section of the piece can be adjusted, allowing it to rotate up to 90° in total.
The unit includes electrical wiring housed in flexible stainless steel tubes and is powered via a silver textile cable with a blue illuminated switch. Each ML15 Helios piece undergoes several weeks of manual machining and fine-tuning during production.
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