Crash

1961–

Introduction

Crash (born John Matos; October 11, 1961, in Bronx, New York) is a graffiti artist.

Wikidata identifier

Q3182013

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Roles

Artist, graffiti artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500081085

Names

Crash, John Matos

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First acquired
1997

Date of birth
October 11, 1961

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1 work

On the Hour

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Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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