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Max-Carlos Martinez Obituary

MAX-CARLOS MARTINEZ Artist Max-Carlos Martinez, born November 27, 1961 in Albuquerque, passed away in Santa Fe January 1, 2020. He began painting in 1979 and moved to New York City in 1981, where he painted full-time, attended prominent residencies and exhibited works for 29 years. After returning to New Mexico in 2010, he began a residency at El Zag£an in Santa Fe that lasted seven years, during which his salons became notorious. Martinez has exhibited paintings in numerous solo and group exhibitions and his work is collected nationally and internationally. His Old Town Albuquerque family history runs deep and he is loved by his six siblings and extended family and friends in New Mexico, Nevada, California, New York and the world.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5, 2020.

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Sarah Kort

December 12, 2025

I knew max in 2005 he was my family.

Siegfried and Brigitte, Switzerland

January 7, 2023

Always in our hearts.

Siegfried Ceballos

May 17, 2020

We are profoundly sad and shocked...We loved him, we love you. Siegfried and Brigitte from Switzerland

Ken Bloom

January 19, 2020

I'm devastated.

January 6, 2020

Holding you all close during this time of loss. I'm so sorry to see Max go. Much love. xoxo Shar Jimenez

Alicia Smith

January 5, 2020

Oh beautiful Max....you did it your way. Now go party with the universe....love you! Alicia

Liz (aka...Sugar) Castillo Tapia

January 5, 2020

Max was my friend since we were about 6 or 7 years old. We had a special bond that carried our friendship thru so many years. I will forever miss my Darling Max❤

Daniel Preciado

January 5, 2020

My sincere condolences to your familia.
I hope with time his loving memories can bring smiles to your heart.

Acrylic on paper that I bought from Max the last dat we spent together with our dear friends Phyl Beñia and Teresa Phillips Curl.

Linda Tratechaud

January 4, 2020

The Artful Reunion of Artist Friends at my Exhibit on Cañon Road.

LInda Tratechaud

January 4, 2020

A friend for forty years, since we met in Phyl Benia's Art Class, Albuquerque High School. Max opened the minds of everyone he came in contact with. He introduced me to The Talking Heads among other things... I just purchased one of Max's paintings last spring and will always think of him when I look at it. We'll miss you Max!

Bethany Orbison

January 3, 2020

Maxie.... you'd better be in Valhalla with Thor, David Bowie, Proust and Bela Lugosi. It's the only way I will ever forgive you for leaving us too soon. Love you forever and see you on the other side. You have a piece of my heart, Dolly.

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