Joshua Liner Gallery

Biography

Growing up in the Bronx, Matos began his career at the early age of 13. He was first noticed through his murals on subway cars and dilapidated buildings. As he got older he transferred his art from the street to canvases and has exhibited his work at museum's worldwide. In 1996 Matos painted a signature Stratocaster for musician Eric Clapton and gave it to the artist as a gift. Clapton used this guitar throughout his 2001 tour. In total Matos has created five guitars for Clapton and was commissioned by Fender Musical Instruments for 50 guitars he titled the "Crashocasters." Today Matos is not only recognized as a fine artist, he is also regarded as a pioneer of the graffiti movement.

Matos' work is included in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, New York, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn as well as private collections worldwide.

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