John Crash Matos

Untitled Original Spray Paint on Canvas

2007

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...

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...

Original acrylic and spray paint on metal panel. Hand signed and dated on verso by John 'Crash' Matos. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All r...

John CRASH Matos "Broken Sparrow" Spray Paint on Canvas 32 x 96 inches signed by artist on verso. Artist signature tag incorporated to front design. Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH ...

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...

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 Au...

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 Auth...

John CRASH Matos "Acid Brain" 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 ...

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 ...

John CRASH Matos "The Money Changer" Spray Paint on Canvas 28.5 x 69 inches Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following t...