Israel Martinez
Israel Martínez (Guadalajara, Mexico 1979) is a multidisciplinary artist and electronic musician. He has composed experimental and electroacoustic music and made actions, video, installation and site-specific projects. His discography includes 'Two espressos in separate cups' (2012), 'El hombre que se sofoca' (2011), 'Sigilo' (2011), 'Triptych' (2010), 'Nareah' (2009), 'Exorcizios' (2008), 'Los Demonios de la Lengua' (2006) and 'Cubensis' (2005), also he has appeared in several compilations released by labels around the world. Since 2003 he has participated in festivals and sessions of sound art and music, in contemporary art exhibitions and art & new media meetings throughout America and Europe. He got the Distinction Award at Prix Ars Electronica 2007 in the Digital Musics category for his sound piece ‘Mi Vida’. He’s co-founder of the Mexican label Abolipop and the mind behind electronica project Nebula 3. He has written about alternative music and culture in several Mexican publications since the middle of 90’s; has curated projects around sound and art, and teaches about this subject through workshops.