Antonio Martorell

Antonio Martorell (born 1939) is one of Puerto Rico's most versatile and prolific artists — a painter, printmaker, installation artist, set designer, writer, and cultural provocateur whose work spans over six decades. He is a central figure in Puerto Rico's visual arts tradition and one of the most important living artists in the Caribbean.

Born in Santurce, Martorell studied with Lorenzo Homar (the master printmaker) and has since produced work in virtually every medium:
- Printmaking: Continuing and expanding the Puerto Rican poster tradition
- Painting: Large-scale works exploring Puerto Rican identity, politics, and culture
- Installation art: Room-size installations that immerse viewers in Puerto Rican cultural environments
- Theater design: Set and costume design for Puerto Rican theater productions
- Writing: Published books combining text and visual art
- Television: Hosted cultural television programs making art accessible to broad audiences

Martorell's art is characterized by:
- Bold use of color and typography
- Political engagement — his work addresses colonialism, cultural identity, and social justice
- Accessibility — he believes art should be public and available to all, not confined to galleries
- Humor and irreverence — he uses satire and playfulness as artistic tools
- Interdisciplinary approach — refusing to be confined to a single medium

He received the National Medal of Arts (2013) and has exhibited internationally. His home and studio in La Playa de Ponce is itself a work of art and a cultural destination.