John Crash Matos
American, b. 1961
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following the older teens from his neighborhood to the train yards and began bombing. Taking the name “CRASH” after he accidentally crashed the computer in his school, his name began appearing on trains circulating all throughout New York City. By 1980, he began transitioning from train yards to galleries. He curated the groundbreaking "Graffiti Art Success for America" at Fashion MODA, launching the graffiti movement that has remained very active through today. CRASH’s career took off and he saw instant popularity throughout Europe and America, and eventually Asia. CRASH has been part of numerous museum and gallery shows around the world focusing on Graffiti and Street Art, and has works in many permanent museum collections. Visually iconic, he has partnered with many companies for projects including Absolut Vodka, Fender Guitars, SoBella Handbags, Levi’s, and most recently, Tumi luggage and Morphik. He continues to work and show both locally and internationally. Enjoy the awe and power of CRASH! (Biography provided by JoAnne Artman Gallery)
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Untitled (Blaaaam!)_John "CRASH" Matos, Spray Paint/Shaped Canvas_Graffiti/Text
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Untitled (Blaaaam!)"
Spray Paint on Shaped Canvas
37 x 35 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following the older teens from his neighborhood to the train yards and began bombing. Taking the name “CRASH” after he accidentally crashed the computer in his school, his name began appearing on trains circulating all throughout New York City. By 1980, he began transitioning from train yards to galleries. He curated the groundbreaking "Graffiti Art Success for America" at Fashion MODA, launching the graffiti movement that has remained very active through today. CRASH’s career took off and he saw instant popularity throughout Europe and America, and eventually Asia. CRASH has been part of numerous museum and gallery shows around the world focusing on Graffiti and Street Art, and has works in many permanent museum collections. Visually iconic, he has partnered with many companies for projects including Absolut Vodka, Fender Guitars...
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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Untitled Watercolor 1989
By John Crash Matos
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: John Matos "Crash"
Title: Untitled
Medium: Original Watercolor on Paper
Signed: Hand Signed
Measurements: 21" x 29.5"
Year: 1989
Condition: Excellent. This piece has been...
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1890s Pop Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Watercolor
Street Art/Graffiti Spray Paint on Canvas_6 Piece Grid, John "CRASH" Matos
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
Six unique canvases by John 'CRASH' Matos that are 36 x 36 inches each.
"Acid Brain"
Spray Paint on Canvas
36 x 36 in
"Alpha City"
Spray Paint on Canvas
36 x 36 in
"Candy Siste...
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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Spray Paint, Canvas
Clockin (Rare Signed Screen Print)
By John Crash Matos
Located in Aventura, FL
10 color screen print on coventry rag 290 gsm paper with deckled edges. Hand signed and dated lower front by John 'Crash' Matos. Hand numbered 6/50 lower left front. Artwork size ...
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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Paper, Screen
Spray Paint/Canvas/Street Art/Graffiti_Rumors Hurt Stories, John "CRASH" Matos
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Rumors Hurt Stories"
Spray Paint on Canvas
36 x 36 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following t...
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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Canvas/Street Art/Graffiti_Alpha City, John "CRASH" Matos, 2021
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Alpha City"
Spray Paint on Canvas
36 x 36 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following the older ...
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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Canvas/Street Art/Graffiti_Tropic of Love, John "CRASH" Matos
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Tropic of Love"
Spray Paint on Canvas
36 x 36 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following the ol...
Category
2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Canvas/Street Art/Graffiti_Candy Sister, John "CRASH" Matos, 2021
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Candy Sister"
Spray Paint on Canvas
36 x 36 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following the olde...
Category
2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
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