The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston will be hosting the first U.S. exhibition devoted to the work of painter Matthew Wong (1984”“2019).
Wong”™s career spanned only six years, from his first paintings and drawings in 2013 until death from suicide in 2019. A self-taught artist, he divided his life between Canada and Hong Kong and is celebrated for invigorating and challenging landscapes that combine his transnational experience with a distinctive appreciation of diverse artistic schools.
This exhibition will feature approximately 40 works offers the first formal account of the full scope of Wong”™s career. “Matthew Wong: The Realm of Appearances” will be on view from July 1 through Feb. 18, 2024.
“We”™re honored to introduce Boston audiences to Matthew Wong”™s work.” said Reto Thüring, Beal Family Chair of Contemporary Art. “His work is especially resonant within the context of the MFA”™s stellar global collection. Here, Wong”™s skillful and highly personal interpretations of other artists”™ works from different cultural spheres becomes evident, reflecting the artist”™s own transnational life journey.”
