First US exhibition of Matthew Wong’s art coming to Boston

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 ThÃ¼ring, 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.”