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Gunning for 100 and Still Pushing Art
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Oct 20, 2007
Gunning for 100 and Still Pushing Art
Tyrus Wong has two new exhibits, including one at the Academy that highlights his work in the movies. The groundbreaking Chinese artist did paintings for Bambi and The Wild Bunch. This segment was produced by Queena Kim with animation expert Charles Solomon.
From the opening of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new exhibit, "The Art of the Motion Picture Illustrator." Pictured with a few of his pieces is illustrator Tyrus Wong with (L-R) daughters Kim Wong and Tai-Ling Wong, and grandson Jason Fong.
From the opening of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new exhibit, "The Art of the Motion Picture Illustrator." Pictured with a few of his pieces is illustrator Tyrus Wong with (L-R) daughters Kim Wong and Tai-Ling Wong, and grandson Jason Fong.
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Tyrus Wong has two new exhibits, including one at the Academy that highlights his work in the movies. The groundbreaking Chinese artist did paintings for Bambi and The Wild Bunch. This segment was produced by Queena Kim with animation expert Charles Solomon.

Tyrus Wong has two new exhibits, including one at the Academy that highlights his work in the movies. The groundbreaking Chinese artist did paintings for Bambi and The Wild Bunch.

This segment was produced by Queena Kim with animation expert Charles Solomon.