Matthew Wong (b. 1984, Toronto, Canada; d. 2019, Edmonton, Canada) was a self-taught Canadian painter whose works invoke art historical precedents that range from ink wash literati painting, to the sweeping brushstrokes of Chaim Soutine and Vincent Van Gogh, to the intuitive mark-making of abstract expressionism.
What happened to Matthew Wong?
Wong suffered from depression throughout his adult life. He committed suicide in 2019 at age 35 in Edmonton, Alberta.
What happened to artist Matthew Wong?
Wong was a Toronto-born artist who died by suicide on the cusp of achieving international acclaim for his works.17 Aug 2021
Who is matt Wong?
Matt Wong is an award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger. Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Wong has been performing professionally since the age of 11, and feels fortunate to have grown up in an environment that supports jazz and fosters musical collaboration and experimentation.
Who is the best fine artist in the world?
- Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) Regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time, he is well known for his two remarkable paintings: The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
- Michelangelo (1475–1564)
- Rembrandt (1606–1669)
- Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890)
- Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
How much is a Matthew Wong painting?
Matthew Wong's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $25,000 USD to $4,871,466 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2020 the record price for this artist at auction is $4,871,466 USD for River at Dusk, sold at Phillips Hong Kong in 2020.