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Martin Wong Most Popular Paintings

The 5 artworks by Martin Wong our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 5 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Martin Wong · 1946 – 1999

Stanton near Forsyth Street

1983 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City · original 162 x 121 cm

Experience Martin Wong's 1983 social realism masterpiece, Stanton Near Forsyth Street, capturing urban resilience and memory; discover this evocative piece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 5 artworks by Martin Wong
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Down for the Count

Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk · original 210 x 271 cm

Experience 'Down for the Count' by Martin Wong – a striking black & white boxing scene! Explore this powerful work featuring firefighters & urban realism. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 5 artworks by Martin Wong
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Attorney Street (Handball Court with Autobiographical Poem by Piñero)

1982 · original 107 x 138 cm

Explore "Attorney Street" by Martin Wong – a vibrant 1982 painting capturing NYC’s energy & street art scene. A unique blend of realism & graffiti, showcasing Piñero's poetry. #art #nyc #streetart

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 5 artworks by Martin Wong
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Attorney Street (Handball Court with Autobiographical Poem by Piñero)

1983 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 90.2 x 121.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 5 artworks by Martin Wong
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Liberty Mourning the Death of Her Sister-Beijing

1989

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 5 artworks by Martin Wong
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The artist

Martin Wong

1946 – 1999

Quick facts

NationalityUnited States
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Typical colorsespresso
Museums on APSMOMA - Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Chrysler Museum of Art
Lifespan53 years
Also known asMartin Victor Wong, Martin Genghis Wong, مارتن وونغ, マーティン・ウォン, Мартин Вонг
Color intensitymonochromatic

Biography

biography of a chinese-american artist

martin wong, a chinese-american painter, was born in san francisco, united states in 1946 and passed away in 1999. his work is characterized by a meticulous blend of social realism and visionary art styles.

early life and education

wong's early life was marked by his mother's strong support for his artistic inclinations. he began painting at the age of 13 and took art classes through the de young museum's youth art program while attending george washington high school. wong graduated from humboldt state university with a degree in ceramics in 1968.

artistic career

wong's paintings often explored multiple ethnic and racial identities, exhibited cross-cultural elements, demonstrated multilingualism, and celebrated his queer sexuality. he was an active member of the bay area art scene and later moved to new york to pursue his career as an artist. wong's work has been described as a blend of social realism and visionary art styles, reflecting his experiences in both san francisco and new york.

wong's notable exhibitions include shows at exit art, semaphore, and p.p.o.w., among others, before his death in san francisco from an aids-related illness.
p.p.o.w. continues to represent his estate.
wong's work has been exhibited at prestigious institutions such as the whitney museum of american art, the new museum, and the bronx museum of the arts.

artistic style and influences

wong's artistic style is characterized by its unique blend of social realism and visionary art styles. his work reflects his experiences in both san francisco and new york, showcasing his ability to capture the essence of urban environments. notable works:

martin wong: storefronts 1984-86, p•p•o•w, nyc
sweet oblivion: the urban landscape of martin wong, the new museum of contemporary art, new york, ny

legacy

martin wong's legacy continues to be celebrated through his work, which has been exhibited at numerous institutions. his unique blend of social realism and visionary art styles has left a lasting impact on the art world.

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references:

martin wong, wikipedia.org
social realism, wikipedia.org

Questions & Answers

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Martin Wong's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Martin Wong presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

Where are Martin Wong's artworks grouped by keywords?

The By Keywords page of Martin Wong groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.

Where are Martin Wong's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index of Martin Wong is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 30, 2026

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