Ramiro Martín Martín

b. 1933 — d. 1988

Ramiro Martín (Madrid, 1933 - Barcelona, 1988) was a talented cartoonist, painter, illustrator and advertising painter whose life and work reflected a deep passion for art. Born in Madrid, his family was forced to emigrate to Barcelona at the end of the Spanish Civil War for political reasons. At only 6 years old, Ramiro settled in the Gracia neighborhood, where he would begin his artistic career. In his first years in Barcelona, Ramiro attended the Jesuit school of Gracia. It was there that he discovered his true calling and decided to undertake drawing studies at La Llotja in Barcelona, a renowned art school. After completing his training, he began his professional career as a cartoonist in the company 'Dominguez', specializing in bullfighting illustrations. Later, he worked at 'Esquema', a company dedicated to advertising decoration, where he developed a large part of his career. Influenced by the renowned painter Antoni Clavé, a friend of his family, Ramiro adopted certain stylistic elements of his mentor in his work. In addition to his work in advertising, Ramiro made numerous illustrations for the film industry, novel covers, Christmas greetings, children's story books and obituaries, demonstrating notable versatility in his artistic production. Despite being largely self-taught, Ramiro maintained a deep connection with colors, nature and life. He spent long hours painting, tirelessly pursuing his artistic dreams. However, an illness cut short his life prematurely at the age of 55. Much of his work is preserved in the Martín Julià private collection in Barcelona, which is guarded by his children, who are in charge of preserving his legacy over time. Ramiro Martín's legacy endures as a testimony to his love for art and his unwavering dedication to creation, leaving a significant mark in the world of illustration and advertising painting in Spain.