Martin Brand (*1975, Bochum) studied Art and German Philology in Bochum and Dortmund until 2002. Since then he has been living and working in Cologne as a photographic and video artist. His works have been shown at numerous exhibitions and festivals. In conjunction with a solo exhibition at the Dortmunder Kunstverein the catalogue Martin Brand: Eyes Wide Shut, a comprehensive presentation of his work up to the time, was published in 2008 in cooperation with the Hartware MedienKunstVerein Dortmund.