Crash
The Boneyard Project “Return Trip” Video
2 weeks ago
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Continuing their original 2010 project, Eric Firestone and Carlo McCormick invited a number of artists to the Arizona desert to paint their own decommissioned planes in a Tucson boneyard. Featuring art from Retna, How & Nosm, Saner and Nunca, The Boneyard Project "Return Trip"...
The Boneyard Project “Return Trip” @ Pima Air & Space Museum
3 weeks ago
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Once the metal birds that soared the sky, decommissioned planes have now been largely relegated to the junkyard. However an initiative that began in 2010 by Eric Firestone and Carlo McCormick is taking shape with another exhibition to beautify these massive canvases. The...
CRASH iPhone 4S Cases
December 22, 2011
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Legendary graffiti and contemporary artist CRASH offers some of his signature art in a more readily available form as he releases a collection of iPhone 4S cases. Known for his colorful abstract works, CRASH's aesthetic has captured the interest of many well-known personalities...
CRASH, FREEDOM and RISK “Blurring the Lines” Exhibition @ Corey Helford Gallery Recap
May 2, 2011
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A series of living legends recently premiered a new body of work at the Corey Helford Gallery in an exhibition titled "Blurring the Lines." The exhibition overseen by Roger Gastman (who had a part in the curation of "Art in the Streets" as well as authoring The History of...
CRASH: Trains, Guitars and Luggage
April 4, 2011
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Graffiti artist John Matos or more commonly known as CRASH has taken the approach of patience and hardwork to create his legacy of art. The cliche notion of organic growth really comes true to some as pioneers ofter plied their trade in an era where you simply couldn’t log...
Crash x TUMI Vapor Collection
February 16, 2011
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A living legend in the world of graffiti, John Matos or "Crash" has seen his stylistic approach to art replicated beyond that of trains and walls over the last few years. From guitars to now luggage, his signature aesthetic has been well-known for both color and form. In a...
CRASH x Stussy Collection
November 19, 2010
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New York City's CRASH is undoubtedly one of the graffiti world's current living legends. John Matos has made his mark in more ways than one including creating special guitars for the likes of Eric Clapton and John Mayer. This season he partners with Stussy as one of the...
CRASH & SheOne “Pop Crime” Exhibition Recap
August 14, 2009
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Last week marked the opening of the two-artist exhibition "Pop Crime" at the Opus Gallery in Newcastle. Featuring two formidable artists in London's SheOne and New York's CRASH, their contrasting styles were set up opposite one another creating a nice foil between the...
CRASHONE x F-TOYS x Fender Telecaster Vol. 2
June 5, 2009
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One of the graffiti landscapes most respected artists, CRASHONE has had a well-documented association with the guitar world. Having seen his work applied on the guitars of numerous celebrities such as Eric Clapton, few if any will ever own any of his life-sized guitar-based...
Crash/Daze Reunion Exhibition Recap
May 18, 2009
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The Crash/Daze Reunion Exhibition opened its doors Friday night at the Ad Hoc Art Gallery in New York. With it came an all new selection of work from two of the graffiti world's most accomplished personalities as they each showcased their trademark aesthetics. The vibrant...
Crash/Daze Reunion Exhibition Preview
May 13, 2009
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For the first time in over 10 years, two living legends in Crash and Daze will join forces at the Ad Hoc Art Gallery in Brooklyn. Together, the two accomplished artists will bring forth a total of twenty new works amongst each other. Both artists boast an awesome resume and...
Crash “Unfinished Business” Exhibition
January 3, 2009
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A living-legend who has successfully made the transition from street-level art to the galleries, New York's Crash (John Matos) will present his work in an upcoming show later this month at the Joshua Liner Gallery. Earning a spot in limelight amongst the masses via a...
CRASH x F-Toys x Fender Mini Guitars
October 19, 2008
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Although graffiti artist CRASH had developed a strong foundation in the visual world, following a partnership with guitarist Eric Clapton he would develop an increased global presence. Back in 2004, a custom-painted CRASH guitar for Clapton fetched $321,000 USD at the...
Bearbrick Series 15
November 30, 1999
Bearbrick Series 15 is upon us and should be hitting stores right away. Some of the notable Bearbricks include, Suicidal Tendencies (Pattern), Andy Warhol (Artist), My First Baby (Cute), Evangelion (SF) and Hara Tetsuo (Artist) and CrashOne (Secret). This series features a...
Brook Avenue x Gravis Lo-Down Hi Cut
November 30, 1999
Legendary New York graffiti artist CrashOne and his brand Brook Avenue teamed up with footwear brand Gravis to produce this collaborative high-top sneaker. The sleek black upper is highlighted by understated embossing on the side panels. The rear includes a Brook Avenue...
