ROTH--Martin. October 2, 1977 - June 14, 2019. It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Martin Roth in New York City on Friday, June 14. Adored, cherished, beloved husband of Josephine Nash of New York City. Beloved son of Margarete and Johann Roth of Graz, Austria. Brother of Hannes and Stephan, both of Vienna, Austria. Uncle of Rosalie Roth. Martin was extraordinary artist who connected his abiding passion in the mysteries of the natural world with pressing political concerns. His work centered on how a fascination with plants and animals could extend to the care and empathy for a complex world. Born and grew up in Graz, Austria, he received a Master's Degree from Hunter College. Martin had shown nationally and internationally, including a current exhibition in Beijing at the Riverside Museum, as well as recent shows in Berlin, and New York City and at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York. Funeral services to be held at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, 1076 Madison Avenue on Saturday 22, June at 11:00am.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 18, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for MARTIN ROTH

12 Entries

Margot Ormes Baumann

June 12, 2021

I met Martin in my early twenties in the East Village and was immediately taken by his mysterious allure. We had been known each other for 20 years and always kept in touch. Martin was there for me through my father’s passing, my mother’s cancer and so many other tragic events in my life.
Martin was much more than a friend, he was family. Through the years he became like a brother to me. He cared for my two children and took them on adventures in Central Park. He brought crickets, plants and remnants from his exhibitions to our apartment for my kids. My family and I have suffered a great loss with his passing. There will always be a void in my life as I can no longer write or talk to Martin We miss you, Martin!
Always love,
Margot Ormes Baumann

Claudia Trummer

July 2, 2019

Viel zu jung. Viel zu früh! Ruhe in Frieden

Martin at the Sivananda Ashram 2014

Lizzie Urrutia

June 21, 2019

Martin was a beloved family man, friend, artist, and community powerhouse. This is how I remember him: It was only a couple months our paths were the same in 2014, but Martin became my close friend and I called him my ashram brother. I trusted him. It is so hard to find people who can speak their truth and be vulnerable and honest. Martin would give 100% of what he had all the time, the good, the bad and the work in progress. He was always searching within and learning from his own humanity. He was gentle, kind, loving, giving, creative, caring, funny and the kind of crazy that changes the world. He was a true artist and I feel so blessed to have known him. He was always so caring and protective of our friend Sabrina; he saw her as a little sister. He stayed after his yoga training to do soul searching at the ashram and even considered becoming a brahmacharya. He was so open and able to know and talk about his essence, feelings, struggles and ideas; something I still admire about him. Most people just look for reasons or excuses to not look deeply within. After I came back home from the ashram I had to separate, my ex was arrested, and I was left homeless. I talk to Martin to share what was happening like I did with many others; it was so surreal. I just needed to talk about it because my brain just couldn't process what was happening. His first response was let me send you some money to help you out. This took me by surprise, but I had quit my job before I left for the ashram and everything was falling apart so quickly. Many people offered me their ear and kind words, but very few provided me with tangible support to get through what was happening. Only him and my best friend from 17 years did. His support helped me buy food and pay for moving expenses. I was able to move everything we had within the 2 weeks the landlord gave me to vacate. It was thanks to him that I was able to do this, and I will be forever grateful. This is the kind of man he was. His early departure has left a void in our hearts and his community. I am so deeply sad he is gone but I will never forget him.

Lizzie Urrutia

June 21, 2019

Our love and support will always be here for you.

with never-ending thanks from the children of Time In

Cyndie Bellen-Berthézène

June 21, 2019

Martin Roth was a beam of light in a city often darkened by shadow. His generous spirit and belief in art as language helped change the lives not only of thousands of children living in chronic poverty, but of all of us. We are sadder and poorer today, but will hopefully rise to the example Martin set before us.

Margot Ormes

Sent Flowers

Dana Escales

Sent Flowers

June 19, 2019

God's comfort and blessings to mourning family and friends as your beloved Martin R.I.P

J.Rauch & HM.Schurz GesellschaftmbH

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Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Annamaria Bisazza

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George Gilliland

June 18, 2019

Martin, you were/are a brilliant conceptual artist, among the most important of our time. Your ideas will continue to thrive and take root, just like the plants you often used in your work. Your gentle humility, kindness, intelligence, and uncompromising integrity and authenticity will always inspire me and give me hope, as I know it will for so many others who care.

Aurora Robson

June 18, 2019

Martin was a love of a man. His work, his life will be remembered by all who had the good fortune to spend time with him. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.

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