Gordon Matta-Clark

Summary

Gordon Matta-Clark is a human^[1]. His place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on June 22, 1943^[3]. He died in New York City^[4]. He died on August 27, 1978^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6], painter^[7], photographer^[8], draftsperson^[9], and conceptual artist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Gordon Matta-Clark's place of birth was New York City^[2].
• Gordon Matta-Clark died in New York City^[4].
• Gordon Matta-Clark was born on June 22, 1943^[3].
• Gordon Matta-Clark died on August 27, 1978^[5].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's father was Roberto Matta^[12].
• Gordon Matta-Clark held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's professions included architect^[6].
• Gordon Matta-Clark worked as a painter^[7].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's professions included photographer^[8].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's professions included draftsperson^[9].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's professions included conceptual artist^[10].
• Gordon Matta-Clark worked as a sculptor^[14].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's education included a stint at Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Gordon Matta-Clark is Day's End^[16].
• Gordon Matta-Clark received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[17].
• Gordon Matta-Clark is recorded as male^[18].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• The cause of death was pancreatic cancer^[20].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's family name is recorded as Clark^[21].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's family name is recorded as Matta^[22].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's given name is recorded as Gordon^[23].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's described at URL is recorded as https://www.davidzwirner.com/artists/gordon-matta-clark/biography^[24].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[25].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's described by source is recorded as UbuWeb^[26].
• Gordon Matta-Clark's described by source is recorded as mediakunst.net^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City^[2], Gordon Matta-Clark… he was born on June 22, 1943^[3]. His father was Roberto Matta^[12].

Education

Gordon Matta-Clark's education included a stint at Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6], painter^[7], photographer^[8], draftsperson^[9], conceptual artist^[10], and sculptor^[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gordon Matta-Clark is Day's End^[16].

Recognition

Gordon Matta-Clark received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[17].

Death and Burial

Gordon Matta-Clark died on August 27, 1978^[5]. He died in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer^[20].

Why It Matters

Gordon Matta-Clark ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Swoon^[30], a graffiti artist^[31], b. 1978^[32], of United States^[33].

FAQs

Where was Gordon Matta-Clark born?

Gordon Matta-Clark's place of birth was New York City^[2].

Where did Gordon Matta-Clark die?

Gordon Matta-Clark died in New York City^[4].

Who were Gordon Matta-Clark's parents?

Gordon Matta-Clark's father was Roberto Matta^[12].

What did Gordon Matta-Clark do for work?

Gordon Matta-Clark worked as architect^[6], painter^[7], photographer^[8], draftsperson^[9], and conceptual artist^[10].

Where did Gordon Matta-Clark go to school?

Gordon Matta-Clark was educated at Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning^[15].

What awards did Gordon Matta-Clark receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship^[17].

Who did Gordon Matta-Clark influence?

Gordon Matta-Clark has been cited as an influence by Swoon^[30].