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Paul Wong

b. 1954

Canadian artist and curator (born 1954)

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About Paul Wong

Born 1954. Paul Wong is a Canadian video artist, television producer, exhibition curator, artist, photographer and installation artist.

Paul Wong (born 20 November 1954) is a Canadian artist and curator.

Collections Wong's works are in public collections including the National Gallery of Canada, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Canada Council Art Bank (Ottawa) and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Awards In 2003, Wong received the Trailblazer Expressions Award and was the inaugural winner.

In 2005, Wong was a recipient of a Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. Wong was the Canadian Spotlight Artist and also awarded Best Canadian Film or Video at the 2008 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival.

In 2016 Wong was the recipient of the Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts.

In 2023 he received the Outstanding Artist Award from the Federation of Gay Games, and was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Emily Car University of Art + Design.

In 2024 he was the recipient of the Reel Asian Fire Horse Award.

Other media Wong plays the "Wiry Man" in Season 3, Episode 19 of The X-Files, Hell Money (originally aired 29 March 1996).

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Awards
Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts; Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Wong?

Canadian artist and curator (born 1954)

When was Paul Wong born?

Paul Wong was born on 20 November 1954 in Prince Rupert.

What is Paul Wong's occupation?

Paul Wong is a video artist, television producer, exhibition curator, artist, photographer and installation artist.

What nationality is Paul Wong?

Paul Wong is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Wong

· Wikidata: Q7154466

· DBpedia: Paul Wong (artist)

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