Very Nearly Almost is here with its twenty-third issue, bursting full
of interviews with some of the most talented artists from around the
world. This issue features the prolific duo FAILE on the cover, artists
whose unique compositions of retro pop imagery, patterns and type have
had a huge impact both on the streets and in galleries. Despite having
their hands full with several large-scale projects, they still found
time to invite VNA to their Brooklyn studio to chat about about their
latest work, including their critically acclaimed collaboration with the
New York City Ballet.
VNA 23 doesn’t stop there in terms of NYC tastiness, also featuring
the work of American design duo Morning Breath, who create
retro-influenced illustration, as well as skate-mad character king
Michael Sieben. We’re also lucky enough to feature some great graffiti
in this issue, from London-based Vibes and international men of mystery
Days & Peque, who ended up interviewing one another. Eager to cover
the best of what we have to offer in Britain, we caught up with stencil
legend Eelus, whose love for Star Wars and sci-fi propelled him to the
forefront of the street art revolution, as well as speaking to chromatic
image creator Tom French about his cowboys and skulls, plus a catch-up
with Newcastle veterans Prefab77. We also spoke to Berlin-based street
art twosome PeachBeach, colourful illustrator Hedof, hailing from a
quiet Netherlands town, and Aussie Aeon, who regales us with tales of
his recent, often dangerous, South American travels. Just when you
thought we couldn’t cram anymore great artists into this issue, we’ve
also got illustrator Moose & Yeti, whose Asian-inspired works have
been causing ripples in the art world and large-scale muralist Agostino
Iacurci who never fails to impress with his big, bold pieces. You’ll
also find a street section jam-packed full of images from London, San
Diego and finally Istanbul, which we took whilst attending the brilliant
Burning Ink event, as well as products from Urban Industry and a great
little selection of the latest art-related books.