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! | Average Sold Price |
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Beach Nut (Large Graffiti Painting)
By John Crash Matos
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic and spray paint on canvas. Hand signed, titled and dated on verso by John Crash Matos. Canvas is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Aut...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$9,000 Sale Price
40% Off
H 48 in W 24 in D 1 in
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art_John "CRASH" Matos, Burning Jasmine (4 Panels)
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Burning Jasmine (4 Panels)"
Spray Paint on Canvas
36 x 72.5 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began fo...
Category
2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
John Crash MatosSpray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art_John "CRASH" Matos, Burning Jasmine (4 Panels), 2024
$11,250 Sale Price
25% Off
H 36 in W 72 in
CRASH RED S Serigraph
By John Crash Matos
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: CRASH aka John Matos (American, b. 1961)
Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 24/35; 1990
Materials: serigraph
Dimensions (H, W, D): 22"h, 30"w (work is not ...
Category
1990s Pop Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Lithograph
Spray Paint/Canvas/Street Art/Graffiti_Alpha City, John "CRASH" Matos
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 ...
Category
2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 36 in
Untitled 11 06 Graffiti and Street art Spray Paint on Canvas
By John Crash Matos
Located in Southampton, NY
John CRASH Matos is a true pioneer of the Graffiti movement. Crash was first noticed through his murals on subway cars and 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". and in 1980, Crash curated the now iconic exhibition: "Graffiti Art Success for America" at Fashion MODA, launching the graffiti movement into a mainstream art movement.
In 1983, Crash was given his first major gallery showing at the legendary Sidney Janis Gallery in New York City. The first time a Graffiti artist ever exhibited at a major gallery, around the same time Keith Haring started showing at the Tony Shafrazi gallery, taking street art and graffiti art from the streets to a fine art gallery.
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.
Crash also has painted Stratocaster guitars for Eric Clapton and John Mayer...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$4,500
H 25 in W 25 in D 2 in
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art/Pop Art_John "CRASH" Matos, After London
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"After London"
Spray Paint on Canvas
40 x 30 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
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40 in W 30 in
Spray Paint on Canvas/Graffiti/Street Art_Melancholy Drama_John "CRASH" Matos
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Melancholy Drama"
Spray Paint on Canvas
30.25 x 69.25 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began followin...
Category
2010s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$13,500 Sale Price
25% Off
H 30.25 in W 69.25 in
Super, Just Super (Huge Graffiti Painting)
By John Crash Matos
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic and spray paint on canvas. Hand signed, titled and dated on verso by John Crash Matos. Canvas is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authen...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art John Crash Matos
Materials
Enamel
$18,000 Sale Price
40% Off
H 50 in W 88 in
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