Martin Ogolter

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Martin Ogolter was born in Austria, after graduating from high school he moved to New York City, where he graduated with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts. In New York he worked as an art director in publishing and music for companies such as Penguin Books and Atlantic Records. He had his first photograph published in 1994 and his work has been seen ever since on album covers, books, magazines and in art galleries. Since 2003 Ogolter has been based in Rio de Janeiro where he held his first solo exhibition in 2011, his work has been shown in Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Berlin, Hamburg and his native Austria. He has also participates in art fairs, such as SP-ARTE, ART RIO. He is a professor of photography at the Escola de Artes Visuais (EAV) do Parque Lage, Rio de Janeiro.

What is it about your studio space that inspires you?

plants and books

What sounds, scents and sights do you encounter while in your studio?

it used to be salty ocean air, right now its the scent of construction next door

What is your favourite material to work with? How has your use of it evolved throughout your practice?

light

What themes do you pursue?

time, light, liquid

What advice has had the biggest impact on your career?

work

If you could install your art absolutely anywhere, where would that be?

in the rain forest

If you could only have one piece of art in your life, what would it be?

a large cy twombly painting

If you weren´t an artist, what would you be doing?

make food

What are your favourite places besides your studio?

the beach or where ever you can stroll

EXHIBITIONS

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GALLERIES

EDUCATION (detailed)

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