Artist

Martín Ramírez

Mexican, 1895–1963

Martín Ramírez was a Mexican artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Martín Ramírez was born in Tepatitlán de Morelos.

Martín Ramírez (January 30, 1895 – February 17, 1963) was a self-taught artist who spent most of his adult life institutionalized in California mental hospitals, diagnosed as a catatonic schizophrenic. He is considered by some to be one of the 20th century's best self-taught masters.

Works by Martín Ramírez

Collections represented

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