162 pages Edited by George Macdonald Language: English Softcover 2014
Very Nearly Almost is a UK-based independent magazine printed quarterly which features interviews with some of the world’s best urban artists, illustrators and photographers. Launched in 2006, VNA tracks everything from the wheatpastes, paint and stencils out there on the streets through to gallery shows and events that bring together artists from around the world. In vna 25, featuring work from the illustrative brilliance of Kevin Lyons, the amazingly evocative work of Chloe Early, and incredible talent of Dan Kitchener. Their work sits alongside a couple of Antipodean artists – tattooist and painter, Sprinkles, and the skate-punk skull-thrasher, Ben Brown.
A photo feature from Nils Müller keeps all bases covered, as well as our regular city spotlights on street stickers, paste ups and spray-painted spots, this time amongst the bright lights of London, Hong Kong and Łódź.
VNA 25 takes a detour through the awesomely autonomous Nelly Duff gallery in east London to get an inside line on how the street art scene has developed over the years, and hear how they keep things fresh. We also check out the unique talents of Erosie, as he reviews his most important works to date, have a look at Nick Sheehy’s illustrious illustrations and takes a peek at the girl-powered graffiti of Japan’s Shiro.
The icing on the cake for this issue is undoubtedly Swoon. We are honoured to bring you a full interview, exclusive studio shots and an incredible insight into the projects she dedicates most of her time to. From helping rebuild Haiti, to putting a new roof on a church with her Braddock Tiles project, Swoon is one of the most amazing people we know.
Contents: Ben Brown, Kevin Lyons, Nils Müller, Erosie, Chloe Early, Nick Sheehy, Swoon, Sprinkles, Nelly Duff, Dan Kitchener, Shiro, London, Hong Kong, Lódz
