Martina Markota is a NYC nightlife icon, model and performance artist named Lady Alchemy. She is also owner of Magnum Opus Productions LLC.

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After studying mathematics at New York University, Martina spent ten years working in the performing arts industry in New York City performing as Lady Alchemy where she became known as a NYC nightlife icon working along with other Club Kids. 

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After a brief stint working in media, Martina is back in New York doing what she loves.

 

She published a comic book about her performing persona called Lady Alchemy: Mutus Liber".

 

She has added photography to her resume in addition to model with her portraits featured on book covers, MTV news, and at Art Basel Miami.

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Martina pioneered the vintage cooking trend back in 2018, she also streams online about Art History, Etiquette & Vintage Movie Nights, and the Hudson Valley Art Barn. 

 

Martina also interviews people on art and culture like the former singer of The Misfits, Michale Graves and creator of The Toxic Avenger, Lloyd Kaufman on her YouTube channel, along with various comic book creators, authors and personalities.

 

She is a speaker about arts and culture, appearing on DW News, Gnostic Radio, and live events.