John Matos (CRASH, 1961)
CRASH1961-10-11New York City, USAUSA
John Matos
CRASH (born John Matos) is a graffiti artist. As early as 13, John Matos was spray painting New York City trains, the full image art as opposed to simpler tagging soon transferred to silk screened canvas. CRASH was first noticed through his murals on subway cars and dilapidated buildings 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". 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. During the 1980s, CRASH had exhibits across the United States and abroad.
Nickname: | CRASH |
---|---|
Date and place of birt: | 11 october 1961, New York City, USA |
Nationality: | USA |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Painter |
Art style: | Pop Art, Contemporary art |
Technique: | Acrylic, Fresco, Hand graphic, Screen printing, Watercolor |