Off the Shelf, VNA

Off the Shelf

Issue 19

Documenting Street Art and Graffiti in print since 2006

Holy Smoke, it's that time again...

Hittin the cover this time is Lister, one of Australia's finest bare footed artists. VNA delves into his psyche and we find out that his grandmother's secret passion could well be the inspiration for starting his art. 

Another inspiring read is called Double Trouble an interview with the German Perre twins 

(How&Nosm). Their intricate yet free style, has a depth and absorbing quality. This seems to drag you into their work with their use of limited colours like reds, whites, pinks, blacks and greys.

 Some great quotes from these guys go like this;

" Graffiti to us was something we were doing while skateboarding the streets in Germany. For a long time we didn't even know about the graffiti movement and thought it was just the way skaters wrote".

 " If it wasn't for skating we may never have been found tagging". 

 "We've suffered dislocated toes, deep cuts, bruises, holes and all that bloody stuff. But we are still alive".

More of the contents include:

The Artists-

Twoone

Low Bros

French

ECB

Remed

Ken Taylor

Best Ever

Canlove

The places-

Newcastle

Reykjavik

London

This is another ace issue from the London based paperback guys. As usual they have outdone themselves again and the next Issue (20) promises to be an utter Monster - we can't wait!

God, why isn't it out monthly... !

 

Big thanks to Chevy Thompson for being our magazine mannequin.



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Very Nearly Almost Magazine, VNA, Issue 18

Issue 18

Documenting Street Art and Graffiti in print since 2006

Holy smoke it's out again already and not before time either...

Issue 18 of UK Magazine Very Nearly Almost can be seen on the streets now.
We like to see an artist's studio and the front cover of VNA shows you just that. With Conor Harrington's vibrant and colourful work space, with various and numerous canvases leaning against the walls  plus a wholesome collection of paint brushes and the essential PG Tips to keep him focussed!

Contents:
Oliver Vrancken: Abstract, pastel shades art.
Remi Rough: Quote: "It's a rebellious art form for God's sake! You can do whatever you want".
Mode 2: Worshiping the female form.
Shoe: Broom Calligraphy and paint balls.
Conor Harrington: Great works but needs a studio with rubber walls to fit more canvases in by the looks.
Shannon Crees: Intricate street art, female forms in Sydney, Australia.
ATP Poster Art: Does what it says on the... umm.
Shawn Barber: Tattoos, larger than life itself.
Ronzo: ..."from creatures holding spray cans glued to traffic islands through to huge cockroaches riding pizza delivery mopeds".

Phew, loads on there as you can see!

The publication as usual, is packed to the gunnels with interviews, pics and city street visits to feast your hungry orbs upon.

Take a squint inside...

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VNA. Very Nearly Almost Magazine. 14

Very Nearly Almost Magazine

Our friends from VNA got in touch...take a look.

VNA 14 features, as ever, a whole host of amazing art and interviews with some of street art’s leading lights.

This issue, we have a unique cover by UK artist Sickboy. Known for his iconic, brightly coloured ‘temple’ motif, he’s created some of the most striking work seen on the UK streets, and he has a lot to say in his in-depth interview.

We also talked to Mysterious Al one – of the original ‘street artists’ and founder of “Finders Keepers” crew – the NYC legend that is Doze Green alongside illustrator Evan Hecox and master stencilist Chris Stain.

But it’s not just about the established names, as we chatted to rising Portuguese artist Pedro Matos, Reka and the brilliantly named Dick Chicken.

Last but by no means least, we chatted to one of Banksy’s favourite groups, Russian art collective ‘Voina’. Recently released from a Moscow prison, they spill the beans on their art, Russia and how to draw a 60-metre penis on a bridge opposite the KGB headquarters. Get your copy today

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