About Matt Doust
Lived 1984 – 2013 (aged 28–29). Matt Doust was an Australian painter.
Matthew Doust (20 August 1984 – 28 August 2013) was an American-born Australian hyperrealist painter. He was a finalist of the 2011 Archibald Prize, for his portrait of Australian model and actress Gemma Ward. Other notable works include the cover of the Deap Vally album Sistrionix. Doust is the subject of the Mat de Koning documentary film 29 Years Eight Days.
Doust was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1984. He grew up in Perth, Western Australia.
Doust died from an epileptic seizure on 28 August 2013, aged 29, in Los Angeles, California, where he had lived since July 2011.
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Who was Matt Doust?
American-born Australian artist
When was Matt Doust born?
Matt Doust was born in 1984 in Santa Monica.
When did Matt Doust die?
Matt Doust died on 28 August 2013 in Los Angeles.
What was Matt Doust's occupation?
Matt Doust was a painter.
What nationality was Matt Doust?
Matt Doust was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Doust. https://biography.guide/matt-doust/
MLA: "Matt Doust." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-doust/.
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