Martin Ramirez

Martin Ramirez

Lynne Cooke, 2010

Overview

Martin Ramirez created nearly 450 drawings of remarkable visual clarity and expressive power during his twenty-five years of confinement in a California mental institution. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, his work gained posthumous recognition through recent exhibitions. This volume presents eighty significant drawings, drawn from public and private collections, offering a comprehensive survey of his artistic achievements and establishing him as a major draftsman of the twentieth century.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in outsider art and 20th-century American art.
• Those who appreciate detailed draftsmanship and expressive visual narratives.
• Individuals interested in the intersection of art, personal experience, and societal context.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 208
• Publisher: Prestel
• Year: 2010
• ISBN: 9783791350486