We present an exploration of the artistic and biographical parallels between Chinese-Canadian painter Matthew Wong and Vincent van Gogh. This unique exhibition, a first in Switzerland, features 40 of Wong's imaginary landscapes and interiors, alongside a curated selection of van Gogh masterpieces.
Inviting Comparisons
The Kunsthaus exhibition presents Wong and van Gogh by giving each artist their own space while linking their works selectively. Large openings in the partitions allow visitors to visually compare van Gogh’s smaller works with Wong’s larger paintings. These visual connections highlight their shared vision without compromising the autonomy of their works. The exhibition emphasizes their dynamic and emotionally charged approach to painting, bringing together around 35 works by Wong and a dozen by van Gogh, showcasing key pieces from the last years of both artists' lives.
The exhibition is a collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and is based on an idea and concept by Joost van der Hoeven, who curated the exhibition in Amsterdam. In Zurich, it is curated by Jonas Beyer and Philippe Büttner. The cooperation with the Van Gogh Museum brings the Kunsthaus together with a strong partner, providing exquisite van Gogh paintings on loan. A further partner is the Albertina in Vienna, where the exhibition will also be shown.
Supported by the Hans Imholz-Stiftung, the Max Kohler Stiftung and the Elisabeth Weber Stiftung.
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