Meet the Artist: CRASH
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!
Represented at JoAnne Artman Gallery New York and Laguna Beach. Solo exhibition September 8, 2016 – October 31, 2016
Artist Reception: September 8, 6-8pm!
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