Art like Crash: original street-art & urban works to collect
Crash is one of the most recognised names in street-art & urban art today. Original works by the biggest names are increasingly hard to acquire — but you can collect original street-art works in a kindred spirit at L'Original, by living artists with that same energy.
Crash John Matos artist — Dan Perez — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)Crash John Matos artist — U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III — Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)Crash John Matos artist — Alchemist-hp (talk) www.pse-mendelejew.de — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Crash John Matos artist — Cédric "Cid" — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
The street-art & urban spirit
Street and urban art grows out of graffiti, stencils and the wall: bold colour, fast gesture, graphic impact and a direct, public voice. It carries raw energy from the city into the home, and it is the living tradition L'Original was built to champion.
Collecting street-art & urban art
When collecting street art, look for originals (canvas, panel or works on paper) over open-edition prints, a clear provenance, and a signature or certificate. Condition matters with spray and mixed media, and scale drives impact — a single bold piece often anchors a whole room.
Collect originals in this spirit at L'Original
L'Original lets you collect original street-art works by living artists who share Crash's sensibility. Browse the collection, meet the artists we represent, and let PickArt match you with your favourite.
Discover artists you'll love — and find your favourite with PickArt
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
On L'Original — explore original street-art works by living artists in a kindred spirit, and let PickArt find your closest match.
How do I start collecting art like Crash?
Begin with what moves you, set a budget, and prefer original works with clear provenance over open-edition prints. PickArt narrows it down in a few swipes to living artists and originals in this spirit.
