Gordon Matta-Clark

Gordon Matta-Clark
Opening the doors of FOOD in 1971. Matta-Clark on the right
Born
Gordon Roberto Matta-Echaurren

(1943-06-22)June 22, 1943
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1978(1978-08-27) (aged 35)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationArtist
SpouseJane Crawford (1977-1978; his death)

Gordon Matta-Clark (born Gordon Roberto Matta-Echaurren; June 22, 1943 – August 27, 1978) was an American artist best known for site-specific artworks he made in the 1970s. He was also a pioneer in the field of socially engaged food art.