Gordon Matta-Clark

American artist (1943–1978)
Person human Q953717
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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 (652 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 (652 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 21 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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Städel Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art +14
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  4. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → architect, painter, photographer +10
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