Research Guides: Artist-in-Residence at Pasadena City College: Daniel Joseph Martinez (2011)

PCC Artist-in-Residence 2011: Daniel Joseph Martinez

Daniel Joseph Martinez, a graduate of California Institute of the Arts, is internationally recognized for his politically charged art. His work has been exhibited internationally since 1978. He officially represented the United States in the Cairo Biennial in 2006, and has participated in major exhibitions in cities ranging from Lima, Peru to Moscow, Russia, as well as the Whitney Biennial exhibitions of American Art in both 1993 and 2008. A book devoted to his career, Daniel Joseph Martinez: A Life of Disobedience, was published in 2009 by the German publisher Hatje Cantz.

Daniel Joseph Martinez - Vosloh Forum Talk

Readings and Resources

The PCC Library collection includes books featuring the work of Daniel Joseph Martinez.

Additionally, the following resources are freely available on the web:

Bui, Phong. “Daniel Joseph Martinez with Phong Bui.” The Brooklyn Rail. 2008.
An interview which covers Martinez as an artist and a person. He discusses the influences on his life and his work, the inspirations for certain pieces, what his college experience was like, and how he’s grown as an artist.
“Daniel Joseph Martinez.” ArtCat. 2010.
A short biography of the artist, covering his trip to Alaska and his purposes for this journey. Also discusses his work entitled "The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend and My Friend Is My Enemy. Did You Know It Snows in Los Angeles in the Summer Time.”
Holzer, Stacey. “Focused Awareness: Daniel Joseph Martinez.” Visual Seen. Fall 2010.
Holzer discusses the styles and forms Martinez uses in his art and what she believes them to represent.
Martinez, Daniel Joseph. Comprehensive Information About the Artist. ARTINFO. Louise Blouin Media. 2010.
Includes current information about the artist including a list of upcoming events, display locations, news or features about the artist, and works for sale.
Shaked, Nizan. “How Many Billboards?” MAK Center for Art and Architecture.
An image of a billboard that was created by Martinez with an accompanying description of the work and the type of artwork he creates. Includes a brief biography and a map showing the location of the billboard.
Whitney Museum of Modern Art. “Daniel Joseph Martinez.” 2008 Whitney Biennial.
Displays and describes the artist's work shown at the Whitney Biennial 2008. Includes a short biography and a discussion of his work.