John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
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! to
28
2
1
14
17
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
2
32
2
33
1
12
11
10
5
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
32
32
32
29
7
77
413
327
239
213
2
34
Artist: John Crash Matos
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
"Pleased to See You, " Crash, Pop Art, Street Art Graffiti
By John Crash Matos
Located in New York, NY
Crash
Pleased to See You, 1989
Signed and dated lower left
Watercolor and ink on paper
30 x 20 1/2 inches
A contemporary of Keith Haring and a modern-day master of this present day ...
Category
1980s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art_John "CRASH" Matos, Reaching For The Stars
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Reaching For The Stars"
Spray Paint on Canvas
50 x 60 inches
Verso signed by artist
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age ...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art/Pop_Round Canvas_John "CRASH" Matos, Revision
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Revision"
Spray Paint on Canvas
48 x 48 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following the older te...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Untitled (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 Au...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
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...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art_John "CRASH" Matos, Reaching For The Stars II
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Reaching For The Stars II"
Spray Paint on Canvas
50 x 60 inches
Signed by artist on verso
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At th...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Wottled
By John Crash Matos
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: John Matos Crash
Title: Wottled
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Size: 60 x 60 Inches
Year: 02/2010
Notes: Hand Signed, Dated and Titled on Verso. Acquired from Art Link Inte...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Super Heroes
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.
This painting on canvas by Crash features a number of Super Hero symbols. Batman, Spiderman, The Flash, Fantastic 4, The Green Lantern, Superman, Robin and Captain America! The canvas measures 24x24"
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Spray Painted Street Art by John "CRASH" Matos, Reaching For The Stars Diptych
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Reaching For The Stars"
Spray Paint on Canvas
50 x 60 inches
John CRASH Matos
"Reaching For The Stars II"
Spray Paint on Canvas
50 x 60 inches
Verso signed by art...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art/Pop_John "CRASH" Matos, Broken Sparrow
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
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 ...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art/Pop Art_John "CRASH" Matos, Showstopper
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Showstopper"
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 older...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
"Untitled, " Crash, Pop Art, Street Art Graffiti, Figure with Clock
By John Crash Matos
Located in New York, NY
Crash
Untitled, 1989
Signed and dated lower left
Watercolor and ink on paper
30 x 20 1/2 inches
A contemporary of Keith Haring and a modern-day master of this present day art form o...
Category
1980s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Spray Paint/Canvas/Street Art/Graffiti_Acid Brain, John "CRASH" Matos
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
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 ...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Shutter Bug (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 Auth...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Spray Paint/Canvas/Street Art/Graffiti_Untitled, John "CRASH" Matos
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Untitled"
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 te...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Live + Let Live_Triptych_John "CRASH" Matos, Spray Paint/Canvas
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Live and Let Live (Triptych)"
Spray Paint on Canvas
40 x 48 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...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Canvas/Street Art/Graffiti_Candy Sister, John "CRASH" Matos
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
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...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Simply...Crash! (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 Auth...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
R
By John Crash Matos
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: John Matos Crash
Title: R
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Size: 74.5 x 18 Inches
Year: 10/2006
Notes: Hand Signed, Dated and Titled on Verso. Acquired from Art Link Internat...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Untitled (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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"2 by Sea" gallery-wrapped acrylic on canvas painting by artist John CRASH Matos
By John Crash Matos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"2 by Sea" gallery-wrapped acrylic on canvas painting by street artist John "CRASH" Matos. Signed "2 by Sea" 2/2003 J Crash Matos on back. CRO 333 written on stretcher bar.
Category
Early 2000s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art_John "CRASH" Matos, Untitled (Popeye)_Horiz/Vert
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Untitled (Popeye) (Horizontal or Vertical)
Spray Paint on Canvas
42 x 133 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 1...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint on Canvas/Graffiti/Street Art_The Money Changer_John "CRASH" Matos
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
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...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
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...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Under the Wire, John CRASH Matos, Spray Paint, Graffiti/Street Art, Figurative
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John "CRASH" Matos
Under the Wire
Spray Paint on Canvas
36 inches x 36 inches
Graffiti Art, Street Art, Urban Art, Figurative, Human Eye, Portrait, Abstract vs Figurative
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...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Untitled (Hot Pink Letters)_John "CRASH" Matos, Spray Paint/Shaped Canvas
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Untitled (Hot Pink Letters)"
Spray Paint on Shaped Canvas
35 x 39 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...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Untitled (Popeye), John "CRASH" Matos, Spray Paint on Canvas-Figurative
By John Crash Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Untitled (Popeye)"
Spray Paint on Canvas
28.5 x 26 x 1.5 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...
Category
2010s Street Art John"Crash" Matos Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
John Crash Matos figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic John Crash Matos figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Crash Matos in paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large John Crash Matos figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Chris RWK, Sean 9 Lugo, and Fabien Rocca. John Crash Matos figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,000 and tops out at $37,500, while the average work can sell for $8,000.