An emotional statement was released on Meow Wolf social media outlets announcing the unfortunate passing of co-founder Matt King, know his cause of death, age and net worth
Let’s review his life and contributions.
Matt King Founder Of Meow Wolf Passed Away, Cause Of Death, Obituary, Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth
Matt King, A Co-Founder Of Meow Wolf, Has Died
Name Matt King
Born 1985
Died July 9, 2022
Age 37
Net worth $9 Million (approx)
Our statement on Meow Wolf co-founder Matt King. Full text in the comments. pic.twitter.com/ImrCaVw5Rd
— Meow Wolf Workers Collective (@MWWCNM) July 12, 2022
Meow Wolf opened in Santa Fe, NM as an immersive art experience in 2008. One of it's founders, Matt King, "died" today at age 37. Very feminine vibes and an initiate in the old religion. The one in the fridge is not Matt. The fridge is just the most iconic piece at Meow Wolf. pic.twitter.com/UwU4CZWkE5
— You won't pass (@YouWontPasss) July 13, 2022
The passing of one of its co-creators, Matt King, was confirmed by Meow Wolf today (Tuesday, July 12). The Meow Wolf community is shocked and in extreme shock over the tragic death of Meow Wolf co-founder, artist, and closest friend Matt King, Meow Wolf wrote in a Facebook update to the art world.
We send our sympathies to his family, friends, and all of those who knew and loved him.
King “influenced hundreds of artists,” the statement continued, and the business would “continue to commemorate him by carrying his brilliance forward.” King’s death was “sudden,” according to Meow Wolf, although no official cause of death has been disclosed as of the time of writing.
Our statement on Meow Wolf co-founder Matt King. Full text in the comments. pic.twitter.com/ImrCaVw5Rd
— Meow Wolf Workers Collective (@MWWCNM) July 12, 2022
The Creative Legacy Of Matt King
Matt King’s contribution to the creation of the experience-based and frequently interactive art organisation Meow Wolf made him best known as an artist.
A group of artists, including King, founded Meow Wolf in 2008 with the goal of developing a “distinctive style of immersive, maximalist spaces that promote audience engagement.”
Meow Wolf has since created three permanent art installations in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, and Denver and has worked with other brands, including the USL football team New Mexico United.
Many readers would also likely recall “Omega Mart,” an enigmatic retail experience that King is alleged to have developed for Meow Wolf. After guests were guided through a phoney store into a trippy alternate dimension, the fake supermarket famously astounded TikTok watchers.
Matt King was regarded as a great creative force outside of Meow Wolf due to his proficiency on a variety of musical instruments and his skill as a canoer.
Several internet tributes to the artist have been made since King’s passing was reported.