Antonio Martorell

Antonio Martorell
Antonio Martorell in Ponce, Puerto Rico (January 2015)
Born
Antonio Martorell Cardona

18 April 1939
NationalityPuerto Rican
EducationMadrid, Spain
Known forPainting, writer, educator, broadcaster
Notable workPainter:
‘Escarabajo’ [Beetle][1]
‘Espejuelos’ [Eyeglasses][1]
Writer:
La Piel de la Memoria
El Libro Dibujado
AwardsBienal de Arte de San Juan, National Medal of Arts
Patron(s)Museo de Arte de Ponce
Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art
Puerto Rico Museum of Art
Websitehttp://www.antoniomartorell.com

Antonio ("Toño") Martorell Cardona (born 18 April 1939) is a Puerto Rican painter, graphic artist and writer. He regularly exhibits in Puerto Rico and the United States and participates in arts events around the world. He spends his time between his workshops in Ponce, Hato Rey, and New York City, his presentations worldwide and his academic work in Cayey, Puerto Rico.

  1. ^ a b Antonio Martorell Removes His Paintings from the Supreme Court. Repeating Islands: News and commentary on Caribbean culture, literature, and the arts. Retrieved 26 July 2012.