Tobias Wong Death
The design world lost a dear friend early Sunday morning with the passing of D. Tobias Wong, whose wit and daring will be terribly missed, and whose design provocations provided a consistent touchpoint throughout much of the last decade.
D. Tobias Wong, the Canadian-born, New York-based artist and designer, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, May 30, 2010. He was 35. Through his work, Wong helped bring forth much of what is now taken for granted in contemporary culture.
During his short career, Wong both worked within and critiqued the commercial world. He created clever and often ingenious objects and orchestrated unforgettable happenings.
he was dating my brother
Did Tobi overdose or was it AIDS??
are you serious or just an *******? aids…..seriously?
I’m so sad about such a creative and talented person dying at such a young age. Sympathy and strength to all.
He was a really nice fellow, and seemed so happy. I’m really shocked. I drink at the same bar in the East village. My heart-felt condolences to his family and partner. The good always seem to leave us too soon.
I dated him a couple times about 6 years ago He was a nice and creative guy and it made me sad to learn of his death.
I knew him in Toronto before he went to NYC and got famous…We were boyfriends for about a year. He was amazing, fantastic, transforming…A natural provocateur and absolutely fearless. I was shocked to read of his death…I wonder Why. He hid his pain well. He changed my life, and I miss him.