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Vincent van Gogh, Matthew Wong

VINCENT VAN GOGH, MATTHEW WONG

Matthew Wong – Vincent Van Gogh Kunsthaus Zürich 20 September 2024–26 January 2025 Zurich
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Shortly before his death at a young age, the Canadian painter and draughtsman Matthew Wong (1984 Toronto – 2019 Edmonton) emerged as a phenomenon with his striking landscape images. A self-taught artist, he attracted attention and gained international renown in a remarkably short time.

The focus of Wong’s work is on landscapes with an expressively lyrical power. The product of his imagination, they were inspired by both traditional Chinese painting and Western art.

Wong was especially influenced by Vincent van Gogh (1853 Zundert – 1890 Auvers-sur-Oise), not only in terms of his painting style and choice of motifs, but also in some aspects of his life. Both artists were self-taught, acquiring their drawing and painting skills without tuition, and both faced mental health issues.

At the centre of the exhibition are around 45 paintings and drawings by Wong which are receiving their first-ever showing in Switzerland. These are brought into dialogue with a group of selected van Gogh masterpieces.

The exhibition is a cooperation with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

Supported by the Hans Imholz-Stiftung, the Max Kohler Stiftung and the Elisabeth Weber Stiftung.

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Artists Exhibiting

Matthew Wong contemporary artist
Matthew Wong b. 1984 Follow +
Vincent Van Gogh contemporary artist
Vincent Van Gogh 1853-1890 Follow +
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The Kunsthaus Zürich is a place for inspiring encounters with art. The Kunsthaus is committed to the freedom of art. It is independent and open to all. The Kunsthaus is a dynamic institution: it proceeds from current issues to shed light on historic developments, and promotes art appreciation through the selection and presentation of artworks and the dissemination of learning about art.

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Zurich Heimplatz 1, Zürich
Kunsthaus Zurich contemporary art institution in Zurich Switzerland
Kunsthaus Zürich
Heimplatz 1, Zürich, Switzerland, Zurich, Switzerland
+41 44 253 84 84
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Tuesday–Wednesday, Friday–Sunday
10am – 6pm
Thursday, 10am – 8pm
Closed Mondays
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