Martin Ramirez stamp launch in New York captured on Twitter

The U.S. Postal Service's new stamp set featuring the artwork of Martin Ramirez was launched March 26 at the Ricco Maresca Gallery in New York City, and plenty of tweeters were on hand to capture and share moments from the ceremony. 

The stamps feature hand-drawn designs created by the Mexican-born Ramirez during his time spent in a Northern California mental hospital.

Here are some images from the Thursday night event:

Ramirez family attending the #ramirezstamp dedication ceremony @uspsstamps pic.twitter.com/wfyzm4gEYX

— Kristin Sancken (@KSancken) March 27, 2015

@jerrysaltz and @robertasmithnyt at the #ramirezstamp @uspsstamps dedication ceremony @flowersgallery pic.twitter.com/gGWI4PZ2Sa

— Kristin Sancken (@KSancken) March 27, 2015

Congrats & big thanks to @USPS and the Ramirez fam for the officially unveil #RamirezStamp. pic.twitter.com/jLp5vVEnbv

— Mano a Mano: MCWB (@ManoaManoMexico) March 26, 2015

Develación de estampillas #usps en honor del pintor mexicano Martín Ramírez #ramirezstamp pic.twitter.com/OQ86Qsr5Bo

— Sandra FuentesBerain (@sfuentesb) March 26, 2015

Great evening for the #RamirezStamp @RICCOMARESCA & @FlowersGallery thanks to the @USPS @ConsulMexNuy & @jerrysaltz! pic.twitter.com/EZGqLDE5Qi

— Brent Beamon (@BrentBeamon) March 26, 2015

We're here! #RamirezStamp @USPS pic.twitter.com/719z0twNon

— Elba Ortega (@ebalonso) March 26, 2015

Setting up for tonight's #RamirezStamp @USPS unveiling! @FlowersGallery @RICCOMARESCA @jerrysaltz #stamps pic.twitter.com/5JPjWtXis2

— Brent Beamon (@BrentBeamon) March 26, 2015

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