KEYNOTE: On Karel Martens by Prem Krishnamurthy

One of the most iconic creative figures in the Netherlands, Karel Martens (b.1939) is widely recognized for his work across books, installations, and printed matter of all kinds. In this personal take, Prem Krishnamurthy frames Martens’ recent output in light of its multiple interdependencies—with collaborators, contexts, sites, and even the very paper he uses. Questioning the idea of graphic design as an impartial frame, an experimental format seeks to open up new readings into Martens’ multivalent practice.