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Martin Lucas

Martin is an artist and educator focused on documentary film.  He has a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Art. His film (with James Gaffney and Jon Miller), Tighten Your Belts, Bite the Bullet (New York Film Festival, 1980) detailed the engineered bankruptcy of NYC. Camino Triste: The Sad Road of the Guatemalan Refugees (PBS, 1982) investigated genocide in the Mayan communities of Guatemala under General Efraín Rios-Montt.  (Permanent collection, Museum of the American Indian).  Learn more about Martin Lucas

Texts & Talks

Dive into the world of media, politics, and art. Explore and be inspired by the depth of Martin’s contributions to critical discussions in the field. View Text and Talks

Projects

Films

A calm lake in the foreground with tall grass swaying gently, framed by arid hills under a clear blue sky in the background-a scene reminiscent of a Martin Lucas Films masterpiece. 

Gallery

An installation with tangled black ropes hanging from the ceiling, stacks of newspapers, a small monitor, and caution tape. The wall features the words "Reality Check." This evocative display echoes themes found in Martin Lucas Films, inviting viewers to question their own perceptions. 

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