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John Crash Matos
Untitled (Arrows), Graffiti Sculpture by John Crash Matos

2011

$7,500
£5,759.68
€6,600.52
CA$10,558.15
A$11,827.46
CHF 6,151.75
MX$144,270.59
NOK 78,319.94
SEK 73,850.12
DKK 49,264.47

About the Item

A unique spray painted cut steel sculpture by New York Graffiti artist, John "Crash" Matos. signed and dated lower edge. Crash (b. John Matos, Bronx, New York, Oct. 11, 1961) is a graffiti artist. As early as 13, John Matos was spray painting New York City trains. He was first noticed through his murals on subway cars and dilapidated buildings and he is now regarded as a pioneer of the Graffiti art movement. His work is said to convey a "visual link between street life and established society". In 1980, Crash curated the now iconic exhibition:"Graffiti Art Success for America" at Fashion MODA, launching the graffiti movement that has remained very active through today. By the 1980s Matos had exhibits across the United States and abroad. Galerie Yaki Kornblit was the first instrumental gallery in Amsterdam that help launch his career in Europe. In 1981 Crash, along with 10 other artists were chosen by The Public Art Fund to design animated imagery for The Spectacolor Billboard in Times Square. He was given his first gallery showing by Sidney Janis at the Sidney Janis Gallery in 1983.
  • Creator:
    John Crash Matos (1961, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2011
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    In very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4668737902

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