Martin Frias

Legendary Photographer and Spanish artist Martin Frias resides in Barcelona, where he has his studio. In the '70s, Frias founded the Spanish rock magazine, Popular 1. Most of his photography is centered in the world of rock music. His work spans the 70’s to the present day with photos of rock icons like Freddy Mercury, Robert Plant, Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, Ozzy Osbourne, and David Bowie among others. Recent works shot in his studio include Marilyn Manson and The Black Crowes. Frias is a commanding presence in the Barcelona art and culture scene, where he became an insider taking amazingly crafted photos of his famous friends.
In the early years, he established a friendship and professional collaboration with Salvador Dali. As a close friend of Dali, Frias captured the artist in unique and whimsical settings. For eight years from 1994 to 2002, Martin served in the Royal Artistic Circle of Barcelona as Art Director and member of the Governing Board. Frias exhibits regularly throughout Europe with current major exhibitions in Spain, Russia, and the USA. Frias received an offer from the head of the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to exhibit his work. He is also well known for his paintings of the the Bolshoi Ballet.

Perhaps one of his most impressive commissions is painted portraits and photographs of Princess Grace Kelly for the Royal Family of Monaco. Well-known in his native Spain, Frias is a force in the European art world. He is also a masterful painter with rich, colorful oil paintings. His vibrant works encompass dance, performance, and life in Spain, Cuba, and Russia.

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