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MONTANA
CANS
LOOKBOOK
2022
Like a passenger on a speeding train, you
don’t always pay attention to all the stations
you pass if the train you are on is running
express to your destination. As a result, we
concentrate on making sure that we get off
at the right stop in those infrequent moments
when the train finally comes to a halt.
For many artists, creatives, and people
active in the cultures of graffiti and street
art, this is how they remember 2021/22. For
the team at Montana Cans, our partners,
customers, and supporters, this is something
we can relate to. And it is one of the
reasons why the Montana Cans Lookbook
has been gaining value each year as an
archiving document that helps to remind us
to look back and reflect on some of the
special moments that we didn’t get a
chance to do while in the moment.
A little something for everyone, the
7th Montana Cans Lookbook 2021/22
captures some of those inspiring events
and happenings that made an otherwise
challenging period more creative, and
bearable. While we were continuously
being told when we could, and couldn’t,
leave our homes, it was proved that you can
lock artistic people down, but you can’t
keep their creativity on lock. When times
are tough there is often friction. And where
there’s friction, there are some of the most
inspiring creative achievements ever made.
While on the topic of friction, shortly
before the print deadline of this book, the
current state of affairs for our Eastern
neighbors in the Ukraine and Russia escalated
to the point of conflict. Our thoughts
go out to all our Ukrainian and Russian
graffiti writing friends and colleagues in the
interest of equality, solidarity, peace, and
non-violent relationships.
A treasure trove of collectible cans
was released in collaboration with some of
the biggest movers and shakers in the
game. The Montana BLACK Artist Edition
cans, the Iconic Series, and Montana Collabo
cans all raised the bar for design-savvy
appreciators and collectors of limited-edition
top-quality cans.
A light was shone upon some of the
most innovative artists from within the
graffiti scene and its periphery, giving us
some insight into how and why they do
what they do. Whether it be in Europe, Asia,
the United States, or anywhere across the
globe. We dug a little deeper than just
vibrant colors and eye-candy with some
mind-opening articles and interviews that
covered a wide array of engaging topics
that often only get scratched at the surface.
Topics like the rise of the tag, as it transcends
into the territory of the piece at the
top of the food chain while still maintaining
its historical graffiti form as a handmade
tag. We left the city and got back to the
rusty rails to see how kings can return to
their thrones in the kingdom of the freight
yard. We learned how a graffiti artist can
earn the title of being an icon, while others
shared some depth on personal experiences
and observations.
We look at some of the epic events
that bring street art and graffiti cultures
even further, while in some cases awakening
the consciousness of society as a
whole. While others managed to bring us all
back together on the streets, united in color.
Not to mention all the innovative
products and merch released by Montana
Cans during 2021/22, all for your reading
pleasure within the pages of the MONTANA
CANS LOOKBOOK #07 2021/2022.
Montana-Cans LOOKBOOK 2022 Editorial
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7 Editorial
10 Montana BLACK
Artist Edition:
SICOER
18 Montana Black
Artist Edition:
CLOAKWORK
26 Montana BLACK
Artist Edition
#01–22
30 Montana Cans
ICONIC SERIES
feat. CANTWO
40 1XRUN X
Montana Cans
collabo can
42 CLAW MONEY
Memes, Maturation,
and Mentorship
50 Supreme X
Montana Cans
Mini Can Set
56 NYCHOS
Primal Truth
62 Vienna city guide
70 A Chinese graffiti
moment with
YOK & SHERYO
74 RAMBO
76 Introducing:
RUBAE
80 9 works on a Fr8
by REVOK
84 Introducing: HEAPS
88 Introducing:
SUPERSPRAY
96 TEENAGE-KICKS
in Rennes, France
106 Greek Artist
INSANE 51
112 SEA WALLS Boston
We are all in the
same boat
128 LOWBROS in
Juan les Pins and
Annecy, France
138 ART A LA MARINA
in Valencia, Spain
150 About raw materials
and rising prices
154 Latest Products
160 Blackbook
168 Imprint
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Who is SICOER? If you didn't know
this name before, the Montana
BLACK Artist Series Can number
#21 will make sure you never forget
it now.
From the streets, for the streets.
CLAW MONEY takes us to the
streets of New York to sheds some
light on negotiating memes, mentorship,
and maturing.
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The “Primal Truth” mural by
NYCHOS. Inside this monumental
artwork.
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A “Cloakwork Orange”. The Montana
BLACK Artist Series Can number
#22 gets some Asian flavor by
CLOAKWORK.
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What's going on in Vienna? This
humble European city boasts some
serious big city action.
88
Is it a writer, or is it a hot dog? Graffiti
artist SUPERSPRAY shows us his
unique approach to color, humor,
and style.
76
Shoes off and feet in the sand for
ART A LA MARINA. Muralism at the
beach in Valencia, Spain.
Just keep on going. Holding down
the freights with Ukrainian graffiti
writer RUBAE.
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Ten years of artists for oceans.
SEA WALLS celebrates a decade of
ARTivism.
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SICOER
Location
Kraków, Poland
Photography
@cabanoss
Profile
@sicoerism
Interview
@team_flightmode
Out of
the blue
Sicoer about signatures
and Sorrento
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Interview Sicoer

Everything in life is a matter of perspective.
In this case, if you look closely, an innumerable
amount of individual tags appear
out of an initially indistinct pattern. From
afar, these names form a whole. Signatures
are the building blocks of graffiti, the
DNA. Thus, constructing a blockbuster
with tags is an expressive allegory to our
culture. What’s in a name?
→ Coincidence or just
the right colors at the
right time? A Sorrento
Blue Sicoer throw-up
blends into its natural
surroundings.
↑ One on its own. A
Sicoer tag in all its
glory on a single-colored
background. A
jewel in the urban
crown.
→ Ultra Wide and ultra-dynamic.
This
time a building site
siding gets the Sicoer
treatment.
I decided to focus on what was most
pure and intuitive for me, and at
the same time, it was giving me the
most satisfaction
What looks like an easy task, in fact, represents
the supreme discipline of graffiti,
and Sicoer is a master of tags. Finally, we
had the chance to work with the Polish
artist. So, we took the opportunity to speak with him
about inspiration, confidence, permanence, and ephemerality.
We are proud to present the 21st Montana Black
artist series can. BLK5270 Sorrento Blue by Sicoer is a
bright shade, located somewhere between watching out
for the boys in blue and Yves Klein.
MONTANA CANS
Hey, Sicoer, it is a pleasure to meet you! After doing all
the different categories of graffiti, why did you choose
tags and hand styles as your favorite discipline? Was it
a conscious choice, or rather a natural development?
SICOER
After many years of painting regular pieces, it got kind
of boring, and too much routine got into the process.
Also, I realized with time that I am not really into the
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fancy colorful fill-ins, backgrounds, and all the unnecessary
effects for the letter itself to look good. At that
stage, I decided to focus on what was most pure and
intuitive for me, and at the same time, it was giving me
the most satisfaction. I got back to the most simple
form, a tag, and after some time of pushing it, I realized
that you could do a lot more with hand style than just a
quick drunken tag on the way back home from a party.
The more work I have put into it, the more I started
developing new ways to make it look as good as a
separate art form. Over time, I began learning to use
new tools, mix them, play with shapes, and find my own
path. Everything I do on my way is a part of the bigger
picture — my aim is to achieve the perfect shape/tool
mix that will make my style, even more, stand out from
the crowd. So, assuming — it is a mix of natural development
and conscious choices.
Over time, I began learning to use
new tools, mix them, play with
shapes, and find my own path
↑ The onlooker. Sicoer
contemplates if all
colors and shapes are
in exactly the right position?
↓ Letters turn to abstraction.
The message
is clear to the
initiated and beautiful
to those that aren’t.
MC
For some reason, tags seem to be rooted within urban
landscapes. What makes working in the streets so
unique for you?
SICOER
Mainly, the variety of surfaces and spots you have to fit
in, mixed with all the unpredictable street activities. You
never know what will happen and who you will meet
during your walk. It’s an adventure.
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Interview Sicoer

MC
Sounds like it! Adventures always contain some unpredictable
elements in them, right? So, are you always
confident with the results of your work? Or do you ever
feel uncertain when creating something?
SICOER
To be honest, I feel uncertain most of the time; it is the
constant battle with my own quality standard control. I
am very picky regarding my work, and there is a lot of
stuff that goes in the bin, especially the studio work.
Obviously, I can do my basic tag with muscle memory,
and it most likely will keep up to the standard, but when
it comes to experimenting with shapes, I analyze a lot.
The problem is that I am so much into my forms that I
usually see more than other people when they look at
them. Also, what’s important to me is the flow I have
while painting. Usually, when the hand — and the
brain — is warmed up enough — the best stuff comes
with intuitive movement. I think it’s a bit like sport — you
need to warm up, and then you follow your instinct.
Then it goes out well.
MC
Why did you choose this exact shade of blue? Is this
your favorite color? Instantly, bold black and white
works come to my mind when I think of your work. That
probably derived from watching your video on Tags and
Throws. So, I was surprised to see your choice.
↑ Black and white,
and nothing more
needed. Sicoer mixes
black fat round cap
sprayed lines with
hard brush painted
lines on a neutral
white background.
SICOER
No, I’m not going to lie to you — as you probably know,
the artist series has all my favorite colors locked
already. Hence, I was choosing between the most basic
colors that are left. I needed something dark — since it
can be used well for tagging. Black, white and red were
already taken before. I’m not a fan of green, so blue
seemed to be the best choice.
To be honest, I feel uncertain
most of the time; it is the
constant battle with my own
quality standard control
→ Leave the unnecessary,
with two colors
an image is created
that features both abstraction
and letters.
← A change of palette
and a change of context.
Sicoer tags as
muralism.
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MC
You selected a lovely shade, in my opinion. Also, bright
colors are versatile and work on any surface, light or
dark. On another note, do you mind talking about your
profession as a tattoo artist? Do you observe any
similarities between graff and tattooing? Tattoos can
be permanent, while tags might fall victim to the buff
tomorrow?
Meanwhile, painting is the opposite.
You still need to be exact, but
the movements are much more
extensive
SICOER
Tattooing as a job gave me a lot of freedom for other
activities and a lot of experience as another creative
medium, which is good, and I am delighted I had the
chance to get into it. But regarding similarities in the
process — there’s not much, to be honest. Tattooing is a
very precise, sterile, and “static” process. Meanwhile,
painting is the opposite. You still need to be exact, but
the movements are much more extensive (whole-body
movements), totally expressive, and you get dirty with
paint all the time. If you compare the final effect (let’s
say tag), it might look alike, but the way it was created is
very different. Painting is the real deal for me. For the
other question — tattoos are only permanent as long as
you live, no longer than human life. Graffiti obviously
← Let’s start with the
letter „S“. Sicoer
builds a foundation to
his concept that is so
precise it almost appears
as if it has been
marked out beforehand.
↓ A little perspective
on scale and effort.
The Sicoer tag/piece
comes to life like a
transformer.
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Interview Sicoer

← In his own words,
“painting is the real
deal”. Sicoer pauses
in front of his work,
evidence in hand.
Cans long before we started working together, which is
even more satisfactory — to get supported with your
favorite spray can company. And this is not an advert,
haha! Big up!
MC
While we are at it, what qualities are essential when you
select your tools for painting? What’s your favorite cap
and can combination? Team high or low pressure?
SICOER
Well, I am a fan of powerful lines, but smooth valve and
the BLACK series provide a good compromise between
those factors, even with the stock cap that comes with
it. The Level 6 fatcap works well for me if I got enough
space for human size movements, and beyond that
obviously, the monster ULTRA WIDE can. I love to use
these, but I find it hard to find a good spot when you
want to use them to the maximum. This can is a gamechanger,
and I think there is still a lot of potentials to
work with these tools!
I can not say more than working with
Montana Cans team is 100% professional.
I got a good amount of creative
freedom with great technical
assistance, whatever the issue
can be buffed anytime — so in this game, I would say
canvas works are the winner. Usually, they are looked
after with good care by galleries and collectors; they
will stay alive way longer than graff and tattoos. That’s
why I think they have the biggest value of all the mediums
at the end.
MC
That’s an interesting perspective! Speaking of longevity,
now you tap into products, which is something new.
Can you elaborate on the process? What do you like
about the collaboration with Montana?
SICOER
I can not say more than working with Montana Cans
team is 100% professional. I got a good amount of
creative freedom with great technical assistance,
whatever the issue. I am super happy about this edition;
it is a great feeling to have your own artist edition — kind
of a childhood dream coming to life. I used Montana
↑ The 21st edition of
the Montana BLACK
Artist Series cans.
Sorrento Blue by Sicoer.
A piece of art that
is functional in the
process of making art.
← Under the microscope,
the layers of
precisely placed Sicoer
tags make up the
final Sicoer piece
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Showing how it‘s
done with style, grace,
and BLK 5270 Sorrento
Blue. Sicoer well
and truly taking tagging
to the next level.
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Interview Sicoer

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CLoakwork
Orange
Under the cloak of CLOAKWORK
Montana BLACK Artist
Series Can #22 – BLK2070
CLOAKWORK ORANGE
Many lovers and practitioners of graffiti grow up being exposed to the iconic history and
media of American graffiti culture. Spraycan Art, Subway Art, Wild Style, and Style Wars,
are all media releases that helped document, shape, and form how graffiti was to develop
all around the world. As with all information, some people are lucky enough to develop
an opinion or understanding of the culture by making a pilgrimage to the source,
others grow up with their own version of graffiti culture that often pays homage to New
York with the stylistic tip of the hat, to acknowledge the architects of our culture who
came before us.
Location
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Profile
@cloakwork
Photography
WAV. Studio
Interview
René Van Kan
→ Cloakwork takes on
the challenge of creating
the Montana
BLACK Artist Series
can number #22, reborn
as “Cloakwork
Orange”.
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However, Asia and more specifically Malaysia is
not New York. Although crossable, the boundaries
of culture, popular culture, experience
language, and beliefs can mean that the experience
of a graffiti writer is very different from that of one
growing up in Europe, the U.S.A, or even English-speaking
countries in general.
In the development of the Montana BLACK
Artist Series can number #22 by Malaysian artist
Cloakwork, the opportunity presented itself to try and
learn more about graffiti culture in Asia and his country
Malaysia, and how he came about designing his Cloakwork
Orange variation of the Montana BLACK, Clockwork
Orange BLK2070 color. After a few online chats,
we got nearer to the perspectives of this talented young
artist. This is what he had to share with us.
The team behind Montana Cans is
really professional and efficient,
when I received the proof of my
design, it was really amazing and it
looked exactly like I designed it on
the screen.
An interview with Cloakwork
Montana Cans
Firstly welcome to this Montana Cans interview in light
of the release of your new Montana BLACK Artist Series
Can. It is a pleasure to have worked with you. How do
you feel about the result of the final product?
Cloakwork
I’ve always been a fan of Montana Cans, honestly. I
never dreamt that this day would come. I feel great and
it is unbelievable. No words can truly describe how I
feel, it’s like a milestone for me. The team behind
Montana Cans is really professional and efficient, when
I received the proof of my design, it was really amazing
and it looked exactly like I designed it on the screen.
MC
How did it come about that you have become a featured
artist for the Montana BLACK Artist Series Cans?
CW
When I was approached by the team to create some
designs for the Montana Cans cotton bags, one of the
designs I had submitted was a Cloakwork Orange
artwork. They really liked the design and proposed that
it should be considered for the upcoming Montana
Black Artist Series. I was so stocked! Design-wise, it is
totally different but the concept is still based on Cloakwork
Orange. I had to come up with an idea that worked
well on the cylinder can.
I designed the character holding up
a board as if he just got punished
by the authorities for causing chaos
in the city. But, he can’t wait to paint
after that.
MC
How did you come to the idea of working with the color
BLK2070 Clockwork Orange and is there any connection
to the movie “A Clockwork Orange”?
CW
I noticed that there is a color named Clockwork Orange
when I was approached by Montana Cans for Halloween
Project in 2019. It immediately caught my attention and
I imagined how cool it is to have my own color back then.
I always like to incorporate some sort of interaction in
my designs. For this can, I approached it with something
playfulness and mischievousness. I designed the
character holding up a board as if he just got punished
by the authorities for causing chaos in the city. But, he
can’t wait to paint after that.
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When I started with the tag Cloak, I had no idea
what Clockwork Orange was. I was just looking up
words beginning with “C” in the dictionary and came
across the word “Cloak”. Which was cool because it
means stealth, as in the act of graffiti. And the word
“work” represents movement. Like when a plain concrete
wall is gray during the day and overnight something
colorful appears. It moves from one form to the
other.
MC
Is “A Clockwork Orange” as significant in film or youth
culture in your home town Kuala Lumpur or in Malaysia
generally? Is there a connection between this and
Malaysian graffiti culture?
CW
I think most of the youth undergo a rebellious stage,
where some people move into graffiti, skating, music,
etc. I don’t think there is a direct connection to the
movie though.
MC
This brings us to a topic that is a big question mark for a
lot of foreigners in graffiti culture, how is Malaysian
Graffiti culture in general?
Like when a plain concrete wall is
gray during the day and overnight
something colorful appears. It
moves from one form to the other.
↑ A perfect balance of
concept, character,
graffiti, color, and the
creative vision of
CLOAKWORK.
CW
Malaysian graffiti culture is more towards piecing and
less towards bombing. This is because most of the
local people appreciate graffiti and it’s easy to get nice
public walls, and we can spend long hours painting
something nice. But of course, there are still groups
that enjoy the adrenaline rush of bombing. For me, I
enjoy both of them! There are definitely opportunities
for writers to paint legally and connect to other writers.
In Malaysia, we have a very peaceful graffiti community
that supports each other.
I grew up spending a lot of time joining graffiti
events as a spectator, sitting down to observe and
trying to understand how each writer slowly crafted
their masterpiece. And also growing up in the city gave
me opportunities to see more street pieces (tagging,
throw-ups, stickers, etc ) done by both local and international
writers.
MC
Is the historical origins of graffiti driven by different
cultural drivers in Malaysia? For example, is the graffiti
scene connected to punk culture or another form of
social rebellion? And how did you get introduced to
graffiti?
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← A fan of analog creation,
pencil, and paper
are always at
arm’s reach.
CW
In Malaysia, its historical roots veer more towards the
rebellion side of things where writers want to get
recognition on the street by doing street-based graffiti-like
tagging and other forms of bombing. I’ve always
been attracted to images over texts. And growing up
disliking study made me a rebellious kid. I like being
bold and want people to see my art. I came across this
wall of fame and notice one unique character during my
studies in college. I told myself that I’m going to do
something cool and attractive like that.
MC
Do you have a graffiti discipline that you feel is your
strength?
CW
I always plan things out and sketch. Even scribbles help
get you to where you want to be. I still can’t get away
from the traditional way which is pen/pencil and paper.
For me, both characters and letters play a big role in a
piece. They both compliment each other to form a
balanced piece. Of course, sometimes they can be
separated too. If I had to choose between letters or
characters, I’d choose both! Most of the time I’d like to
plan things out before spraying. But occasionally I’d go
for freestyle on the spot.
MC
Do you identify more as a street artist due to your
strong connection to characters and figurative elements,
or do you identify more as a writer tending
toward classic style writing letters as important?
CW
Personally, I feel both of these are just labels. I think I’m
more of a creator.
MC
As a 31-year-old as you are today, have you managed to
support yourself through your graffiti practice, or do
you have to do other forms of work to get by?
CW
I’m grateful that I still manage to support myself
through my graffiti practice. Apart from that, I still have
a clothing business named Against Lab with a few other
partners. My dream is to try out painting in zero gravity
space, or in a spaceship.
MC
For you, what’s the ideal time frame to paint in? Do you
prefer big laborious murals with lots of planning? Or is a
quick and simple piece with your friends preferable?
CW
The ideal time frame is around 4~6 hours, depending on
other aspects too. I’d prefer both actually, sometimes
intensive mural and sometimes chill pieces. Having
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CW
I have nothing against it but I think it’s good that some
commercial cooperations are starting to appreciate it.
It’s a good way to go. But as for the artist’s point of view,
we just have to try to balance it out and not sell out.
Always remember the street.
MC
As a Malaysian artist, how do you, your peers, and
colleagues see your graffiti community? Are you a
locally based entity, do you actively connect and work
with other writers nationally, or is it a continental thing,
and your friendship reach and art practice is Asia-wide?
I grew up spending a lot of time
joining graffiti events as a spectator,
sitting down to observe and trying to
understand how each writer slowly
crafted their masterpiece.
CW
They are very open and interested in it and often ask me
to bring them around when I’m dropping a piece, or
going to a graffiti event. Yes, I’m locally based and I
always connect to other writers. I always like to have
fun jamming around regardless. In my opinion, Asia
graffiti is still catching up and we are still exploring and
finding our own identity. Also, Asian graffiti is not really
that hardcore in terms of train bombing and streets. We
need to fill that gap! Most people in Asia are likely to
accept graffiti, as they think this is something fresh and
colorful. They are really welcoming of it. Whereas in the
USA, Europe, or the UK, I understand that it’s saturated.
For example, if you just walk out of your house, you’ll
see graffiti around you. I think that makes the people
kind of sick of it?
↓ “Will work for cans”.
Cloakwork reminds us
that cans are currency
in the graffiti game.
graffiti jams is definitely a lot of fun as we can all share
laughter, jokes, and ideas together. I like that. I do have
days when I like to paint small walls and just spend time
alone crafting a piece with nothing but music and no
stress.
MC
In the past, we have featured the boat project you
worked on. That’s not something many writers can say
they have done. How did you get involved with that
project and was that a significant job on your C.V?
CW
I’m an “always up for a challenge” type of person, and
one day my Taiwanese friend (Bamboo) asked me if I
was interested to paint on a tourist cruise ship. Immediately
I agreed to it. Due to the covid19 situation, I wasn’t
able to travel to Taiwan to paint it myself so I had to
communicate this with my friend Bamboo. He and his
team managed to do it for me. Everything went smoothly
and it was one of the most significant jobs for me.
MC
How do you see graffiti being used for commercial
purposes? Do you have an opinion or a mindset on this
aspect of graffiti culture?
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MC
Is illegal graffiti aspired to or frowned upon by the
writing community?
CW
Not at all, we always like to see both of them growing.
MC
Are there any special considerations to being a writer in
Malaysia that other countries may not even think about?
For example weather conditions or dangerous animals
in painting spots?
CW
One of the things to be considered is that our weather is
unpredictable, it can be very sunny and a moment later
it’s raining. One good thing about being in Malaysia is
that we get to enjoy longer daylight (7:30 pm sunset).
We don’t have dangerous animals in painting spots
besides mosquitoes that cause dengue fever.
MC
Is it cultural in Asia that the elder writers assist and
“bring up” the younger guys? Or is there a divide?
CW
In my case, I provide the opportunity to younger or more
inexperienced writers and would ask others to paint
together with me. Or encourage them to go to a graffiti
festival so that they can learn from observation and
experience.
Most people in Asia are likely to
accept graffiti, as they think this is
something fresh and colorful. They
are really welcoming of it. Whereas
in the USA, Europe, or the UK, I
understand that it’s saturated.
↑ Lost in the moment.
An experience that is
universal for graffiti
writers all over the
world.
MC
Any career highlights for you until now on your graffiti
path?
CW
The chance to have my design painted on a tourist
cruise ship (painted by my Taiwan friends due to travel
restrictions during covid19) was a highlight. Besides
that, I was also given a chance to paint one of the top
airline company’s offices in 2019.
MC
Do you have a favorite cap and can combination and
why?
CW
Definitely the combination of a Montana GOLD or
BLACK with the Montana Level 1 cap for small fills and
outlines. Or the Montana Level 5 cap for filling in larger
surface areas.
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MC
What other hobbies or interests does Cloakwork have
outside of graffiti? Do any of these influences creep
back into your artwork?
CW
Besides painting, I’m into jogging, hiking, and plants as
well. It keeps my mind recharged and at peace.
MC
Where do you ultimately want to take your graffiti
practice and art-making in the future?
CW
A dream of mine is to be able to travel at least once a
month to spray and leisure at the same time.
MC
Thanks for your time, and for sharing an insight into
your life and experiences with us. We look forward to
seeing more Cloakwork in the future.
Perspective is an objective thing. What one person sees one way, another sees through a
completely different set of eyes. The beauty of graffiti culture is that we are all connected
by the common glue of graffiti. A language that transcends cultures, countries,
boundaries, and even religion. Thanks to writers like Cloakwork, the Asian graffiti story
is now being told to a wider audience resulting in even more ingredients in the international
melting pot of style.
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MONTANA
BLACK
Artist
Edition
01
02
Do I use them, or do I collect
them? That is the question.
Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Photography
Montana Cans
03 04
Profile
@montanacans
05
Since the introduction of the Montana
BLACK Artist Edition can series, the question
of whether to use or collect them has
been troubling graffiti writers and aerosol
can collectors on every corner of the earth.
Every carefully chosen Montana BLACK
Artist Edition can color has been painstakingly
reinterpreted by a world-class graffiti
artist who has taken their favorite color
and given its can lithography their personal
touch.
01 GOLDEN GREEN
@goldengreen179
4230 Galaxy
02 BORIS
@goodguyboris
2093 Code Red
03 NYCHOS
@nychos
4230 Kidney
04 SOBEKCIS
@sobekcis
5125 Dove
05 FORMULA 76
@formula76
6080 Mescaline
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06
06 KAOS
@kaossthlm
3145 Punk Pink
07 DMITRI ASKE
@dmitriaske
9100 Snow White
08 NAWAS CREW
6005 Acid
09 DMOTE
@dmoterola
3155 Purple Rain
10 TRISTAN EATON
@tristaneaton
5070 Horizon
11 BUFFMONSTER
@buffmonster
P4000 Power Pink
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ach can, with the same premium quality, the
same dynamic color, and the same exceptional
handling as any other Montana BLACK 400ml
can. With all the other added benefits and traits
that have made the Montana BLACK NC formula cans
the optimal graffiti writing tool.
The artists that were chosen for the Montana
BLACK Artist Edition can project have all earned their
stripes in the international culture of graffiti writing.
Leaders of their fields, international innovators of their
craft, the best of the best on the streets and in the yards.
Most have extended their graffiti practices well beyond
the norm and jumped at the chance to use a Montana
BLACK can litho as their next canvas.
07 08 09
10 11
Most have extended their
graffiti practices well beyond
the norm and jumped
at the chance to use a Montana
BLACK can litho as
their next canvas.
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12
13
12 RAMBO
@rambch
Silverchrome
13 FUNC88
@koolfunc88
3940 Magic
14 LUGOSIS
@lugosis
7130 Lambrate
15 BRUCE
@bruceontherocks
5200 Ice Blue
15 MINA
@theminamania
6310 Olymp
16 MOST
@thatsallmost
7230 Nostradamus
17 FELIPE PANTONE
@felipepantone
IN3000 Infra Red
And why not? It is a win/win situation for
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that becomes part of graffiti history, the brand Montana
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The popularity of these 22 collectible treasures
amongst the possible 187 colors in the Montana
BLACK range has sold through as fast as they were
released. Proving we must be doing something right.
With the initial feature artist being graffiti writer Golden
Green, it was clear that the quality bar was going to be
set high from the get-go. The following artists included
GOODGUY BORIS from THE GRIFTERS, NYCHOS,
SOBEKCIS, FORMULA 76, KAOS, Dmitri Aske, NAWAS
CREW, DMOTE, Tristan Eaton, BUFF MONSTER,
RAMBO, FUNC88, LUGOSIS, BRUCE & MINA, Felipe
PANTONE, MOST, RAGE, DEMS333, ATOM ONE,
SICOER and the most recent release, Montana Artists
Edition can number #22, CLOAKWORK. Covering an
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of graffiti writing, this phenomenal list of graffiti giants
is only the beginning, with can number #22 by CLOAK-
WORK waiting patiently just around the corner.
The popularity of these 22
collectible treasures
amongst the possible 187
colors in the Montana
BLACK range has sold
through as fast as they were
released. Proving we must
be doing something right.
14 15 15
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16 17 18
19 20 21
22
18 RAGE
@art.of.rage
9001 Black
19 DEMS333
@demsky__
5080 Ultramarine
20 ATOM ONE
@atomoneski
2120 Megablast
21 SICOER
@sicoerism
5270 Sorrento Blue
22 CLOAK
@cloakwork
2070 Cloakwork
Orange
With a limited amount of Montana BLACK
Artist Edition cans being produced as normal Montana
BLACK stock for each release, the unique part about
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Not waiting too long after their release to buy them will
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Edition can collection. Visit the Montana Cans site and
Blog regularly for more information and release announcements.
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Can two
Location
Mainz, Germany
Profile
@cantwo
Photography
CANTWO
Interview
René van Kan /
MontanaCans
1986
Montana
Cans ICONIC SERIES
feat. CANTWO —
The German Graffiti artist CANTWO has rightfully earned the title of international
graffiti icon. For well over three decades, CANTWO has maintained a
creative consistency and output that has put him into a graffiti style writing
league of his own. Born 1970 in the German city of Mainz, CANTWO's artwork
has graced the walls and galleries of a greater part of the globe. Inspired by the
pioneers of the original New York graffiti movement, CANTWO's self-described
"semi-wildstyle" lettering has long morphed into a unique style of his own, also
encompassing his now-famous take on illustrative characters and figures. The
latest Montana Cans ICONIC SERIES feat. CANTWO containing a white color
tone "Cotton Candy" made from the Montana GOLD range.
MONTANA-CANS - Highest quality made in Germany.
1986
Paying homage to a
German graffiti icon
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New York 1996
1986
It’s always strange when
people call me ICON or KING
because I never felt that way
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31

Düsseldorf 1993
Hamburg 1995
1987
Wiesbaden
After the release of the CANTWO Icon Series
spray can the focus was once again turned
on to an artist that has earned his undisputed
place in graffiti writing history. As an
Oldschool German graffiti writing innovator, CANTWO
quickly turned his reputation as a national graffiti
writing king into that of an internationally recognized
graffiti artist. From his prolific creation of graffiti style
writing, graffiti characters, and his iconic CANTWO
hand style, to his professional collaborations, design
work, apparel designing, and online activities, CANTWO
has been at the forefront of so many aspects of contemporary
graffiti. Understanding the path that led to
CANTWO’s iconic status is a long and intriguing one.
The twists and turns in his creative process, the travels,
and the global interactions all amounted to the CANTWO
we see today. It intrigued us so much so that we decided
to spend some time with the artist himself and hear
more about the experiences that formed him. Here is
what he had to share with us.
MONTANA CANS
You were born in Mainz- Germany in 1970 and started
writing graffiti in 1983. This means you have spent a
large portion of your life doing, or being involved in
graffiti. How do you feel about being celebrated as an
“ICON” in the Montana Cans ICONIC SERIES?
CANTWO
I feel absolutely honored that Montana puts me in the
same category as greats such as FUTURA and MAR-
THA COOPER.
Bad Kreuznach 1990
I feel absolutely honored that
Montana puts me in the same
category as greats such as
FUTURA and MARTHA COOPER
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Neuss 1999
Unna 2001
MC
Do you acknowledge or accept (as most of the
graffiti world would confirm), that you have
become an “ICON” and a reference point over
multiple generations in international graffiti
culture? How do you feel about this idea?
CT
It’s always strange when people call me ICON
or KING because I never felt that way. I still see
myself as a part of a global movement. I’m happy that
I have inspired so many other writers around the globe.
I was just there at the right time when it all started in
Europe. Like so many other kids I was immediately
fascinated by the B-Boys and writers we saw on TV.
Those were my heroes and icons. But of course, I’m
flattered when people see me as their influence or
honor me with their “titles”.
MC
Can you tell us a little about the history of your chosen
color “Can2 Cotton Candy” for the ICON can, and what
your affiliation is with its development?
CT
It was a long process to find the right design and the
right color. I’m a perfectionist, and creating a design for
the iconic series was a big challenge. Montana and I
worked closely together and we made a few test prints.
The first attempt was to create a blueish design, as
there had already been the “Can2 Blue“ within the
Montana Writer Team Colors and the „Can2 Cool Candy“
within the Montana GOLD range. But the test prints did
not convince me at all. So I had to start from scratch
and a classic white design came to my mind. Coloring
the character was no option, so I used white, grey, and
black instead. I also wanted to give it a royal touch. And
what color is more royal than gold. So I decided to play
with some golden elements and I used the cross
symbol from the old “Irritant-Danger” sign that used to
be on all cans. The final name „Can2 Cotton Candy“ was
chosen by my wife.
MC
This touches on your extended involvement with the
development of spray paint, and spray paint colors in
general over your many years in graffiti culture. Can you
give us a little overview of all the different paint types,
brands, or colors that you worked with and assisted in
the development of?
CT
You are right, this wasn’t my first involvement. I was part
of BOMBER’s Art Agency „Oxygen“ in Frankfurt in the
mid-nineties. Besides conveying Graffiti artists to
clients for commissioned jobs, we ran a mailorder for
Heidelberg 1997
I’m a perfectionist, and creating
a design for the iconic
series was a big challenge.
Montana and I worked closely
together and we made a few
test prints
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33

Wiesbaden 2001
blackbooks, markers, and cans. Back then we worked
with RAL Colors that were available on the market.
Soon after that, the idea was born to create our own
cans named „Oxygen Colors“. We picked 20 colors from
a Pantone color chart that were all mainly pastels.
MC
Your valued, ongoing relationship with Montana Cans
has accompanied you through many generations of
your graffiti history, and many years of international
graffiti culture development. How, and when, did your
involvement with Montana Cans originally begin?
CT
It started 21 years ago when some guys from Montana
introduced me to their cans for the very first time.
MC
Were there any highlights in this period that stand out
for you?
CT
All the touring with the Montana Writer Team between
2000 and 2006. They brought me to Helsinki, New York,
Moscow, Dubai, Rome, Milano, Warsaw, Basel, Barcelona,
Sao Paulo, Brighton, and Berlin. Every trip felt like a
vacation with good friends.
We had absolute artistic freedom
when we were planning
our walls. So there was no
difference between painting
with my crewmates from Stick
Up Kids or with the Montana
Writer Team
Dortmund 2003
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MC
You have been involved in many graffiti
groups like the original Montana Writer Team,
Stick Up Kids, and United Artists (to name a
few). These represent both artistic and
commercial aspects of graffiti culture. Was it
difficult to maintain this balance of commercialism,
free creativity, and integrity? And
were there ever any moments when it was a
struggle?
CT
The commercial aspect behind a spray can
company sponsoring artists was never an
issue because we never got any guidelines from
Montana. We had absolute artistic freedom when we
were planning our walls. So there was no difference
between painting with my crewmates from Stick Up
Kids or with the Montana Writer Team. We always had a
perfect balance between our friendship and teamwork
within the crew and Montana. There were never any
troubles or struggles.
MC
With all the national and international artists and
brands you have collaborated with until now, are there
any stand-out, or special experiences, that you reflect
on? Was there a “greatest project” amongst them?
CT
I’ve been working with so many companies like Adidas,
Bosch, Carhartt, COKE, Chevrolet, Jägermeister,
Lufthansa, MTV, Puma, Roche, Toys ’R’ Us, Wrigley`s…
just to name a few. The cooperation with ADIDAS, when
I created designs for shoes and clothing was probably
the best so far. This is because Adidas was and is my
favorite sports brand since the 80s. Working with COKE
is also worth mentioning. It was a pleasure to work with
such a professional team.
MC
During the rise of graffiti culture in the mainstream in
Germany around 1995, you were involved in a television
interview with fellow writer BOMBER, where you
commented on the notion of “selling out” and what that
meant to you then, at a time when living off graffiti was
not common. How do you feel about this notion now
almost 30 years later? Do you manage to live solely
from your artwork now?
CT
I think things have changed a little. I always replied with
a big smile when people stated „Sell Out“ to me back in
the 90s. I already painted for 12 years in 1995 and I was
part of the networking process in the mid-eighties that
Sao Paulo 2010
Wien 2008
Toulouse 2006
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Hamburg 2015
I was just practicing, testing
out shapes, colors, 3D’s, and
shadows
brought Breakdancing, Graffiti, and Hip-Hop forward in
Germany. So I never saw myself “selling anything out”.
Neither back then, nor today. Nowadays it’s called
“commercialization “, but it has the same meaning.
When I do a commissioned graffiti job I don’t hurt
anybody or take anybody’s place. And it doesn’t hurt the
movement either. Only the poor and narrow-minded
people envy the success of other people. I make a living
with a mix of commissioned jobs and canvases.
MC
How would you describe the process of coming to your
style? It is easy to say that it was NY influenced for
example, but were there any iconic artists for you that
had the greatest impact on you then, which led to the
stylistic decisions that you made to enable you to be
where you are stylistically now?
CT
It was a slow process. I was changing my artist name all
the time. I sketched different letters with different
styles all the time. I was just practicing, testing out
shapes, colors, 3D’s, and shadows. When I went to
Hamburg for the first time in 1987 I used CANTWO as
my name to introduce myself. After this point, it was too
late to change my name again as the other writers had
gotten to know me by this name. SEEN had the most
profound influence on my style, obviously due to his
feature in Style Wars. I’ve watched this movie at least a
hundred times, and every time I saw a SEEN piece on
the screen I was impressed by his ability to write his
name in so many different styles. Even though he
admits that he got a lot of his style from Billy 167.
However, he mastered it and made it his own.
Frankfurt 2013
Istanbul 2017
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MC
Ironically, the term ICON has already
played a part in your career path by way of
the “CANTWO – ICONS” solo show in
Halle 02, 10 years ago in Heidelberg,
Germany. In this exhibition, you featured
many character-based works that
featured some of the iconic artists / people
in your life. Do you have a preference
for working with characters or letters in
your artwork?
CT
It was a great opportunity to showcase my works in
Heidelberg. Letters are my main preference, but I love to
put characters beside them. Either one of my own
distinctive B-Boy characters or another cartoon-based
character. They simply fill the walls with life.
MC
In a digital world where visual inspiration is only a click
or a scroll away, even if you were to not know or relate to
them, do you see any particular graffiti writers as
special leaders/icons/role models in graffiti today? If
yes, what is it about them, their artwork, or their actions
that caught your attention?
CT
I don’t know if they are leaders, but there are so many
talented writers out there. One, in particular, is CESER
(@ceser87) whose creativity is mind-blowing, but also
evergreens like BATES (@greatbates), WANE (@
waneonecod), or BIO (@biotatscru) are still on top of
the style game. When it comes to trains, MOSES &
TAPS (@moses.taps) are probably the most creative
ones, SHARK (@shark.tuf) for his fascinating comeback,
JESUS (twister_yckb_acm_vets_crew) for his
hunger to paint and evolve, and ATOM (@atomoneski)
for remaining prolific at a high level since the ’90s. They
are absolutely worth mentioning among so many other
crazily good artists. There are just too many to name.
MC
If you had the choice to work with any artist you wanted
to, on any project worldwide. Who would it be, and what
would the project be?
CT
I was blessed to work with Mark Bode a few years ago.
Actually, I’m a great fan of Virgil Abloh (@virgilabloh),
KONGO (@cyril_kongo) MIKAEL B (@mikaelbrandrup),
DEMS (@demsky__), CEY (@ceyadams) and I’m sure
that I’ll meet them (again) sooner or later to do any great
project, whatever that will be.
Helsingborg 2019
Budenheim 2019
Wiesbaden 2019
I sketched different letters with
different styles all the time. I was
just practicing, testing out shapes,
colors, 3D’s, and shadows
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MC
You have often been cited as prioritizing your
work on walls rather than on canvases. Has
the gallery space, creating sellable artworks,
or the importance to create studio artwork increased
or changed for you?
CT
Working on canvases was a hassle in the beginning.
I love the freedom of space so the
letters and the artwork can breathe. I painted
my first canvas in 1986 and over the last years,
I started to enjoy it more and more. Nowadays
I arranged myself with limited space and
actually, I love the challenge to work on
smaller formats.
Nowadays I arranged myself with limited
space and actually, I love the challenge to
work on smaller formats
MC
Do, or did you, have any phases in your career until now
where you achieved something extra special or important
to you? If yes, when was it, and what was it that
stands out as important to you?
CT
Being part of an art agency, creating colors for spray
cans, building my own brand, working with big companies,
etc.… influenced me as an artist and a human
being. But in the end, it was always about the people
behind the process that I’ve met over the years during
these phases. There were only 2-3 people that really
changed my life, opened my eyes, and steered me in the
right direction.
MC
Your position in the international graffiti movement has
often earned you the place on judging panels for graffiti
contests and events. How do you feel about the role as
judge?
Beckum 2020
Bochum 2020
Koblenz 2019
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Koblenz 2020
Dortmund 2020
CT
Being a judge is usually a very difficult job, especially
when it comes to graffiti. Every participating artist or
crew wants to win, and every graffiti artist has his own
artistic opinion about style, letters, colors, swing, and
arrangements, etc… So you can imagine how difficult it
is to award points to these categories.
MC
For those that aren’t aware, what are the origins of the
name CANTWO?
CT
I had several names in the beginning, like RATTY
FRESH, RASTEY 177, VIVID LEGS just to name a few. In
1986 I came up with the name COOL CANDY. I soon
shortened it to CANDY and then to CAN. I added the
number 2 because my family and I used to live in a
house that was No.2.
MC
What is your favorite Montana Can and cap combination
to paint with?
CT
I use both, Montana GOLD and
Montana BLACK. And I only use
a few caps like the Level 1 Skinny,
Maclaim, NY Fatcap, and the
Level 6 Cap.
The iconic path of CANTWO doesn’t stop and we are
sure we will be seeing more of what this legendary
graffiti artist creates in the days, weeks, months, and
years to come. All the while taking his unique style
further and deeper into the vaults of future graffiti
culture history.
Gallery of CANTWO Pieces over three decades
This interview was also published on the
MontanaCans Blog
I had several names in the
beginning, like RATTY FRESH,
RASTEY 177, VIVID LEGS just
to name a few. In 1986 I came
up with the name COOL CANDY
Interview Can two
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1XRUN x
MontanA
Cans
collabo
Location
Detroit, USA
Photography
Jake Mulka
@jmulka
Profile
@1xrun
“Light ’em Up” by PEZ
@pezbarcelona
The Detroit-based publishing house 1XRUN
has been steadily going about its business
since 2010. What started as a small gallery
space in the then, regenerating creative
melting pot of Detroit, has since become
one of the global online destinations for
the purchase of limited edition art prints.
← The 1XRUN Montana
Cans collabo
can. A work of art that
celebrates the publication
of works of art.
1XRUN x Montana Cans collabo can
In 2021, the Montana Cans 1XRUN collabo can, celebrated
the 11th anniversary of the Detroit-based 1XRUN
publishing house. Supporting artists and collectors of
art since 2010, 1XRUN is famous for its limited-edition
single-run original artists prints. What better way to
signify such a moment than to create a limited edition
Montana Cans collabo can in the premium quality
Montana GOLD color, Magic Blue. Loaded with the
Montana Skinny Cap black/black, the can is not only
the iconic graffiti and mural making tool of precision,
but it also becomes a collectible can for any purveyor of
contemporary art. Featuring the famous x-frame
symbol from the 1XRUN logo, this can is bound to
become part of international aerosol can history.
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Collaboration 1XRUN x Montana Cans collabo

Times have changed! Who wants mass-produced
artwork that is lovelessly produced and can be
seen hanging in every second house or studio?
Artwork is not only something to view, be inspired
by, or decorate your living spaces with, it’s a reflection
of the person who collects it. A window into who they
are, what makes them tick, or what’s going in their lives
at the time they collect it. Collecting art is no longer
only for the rich or the academic. As the street art,
urban art, and graffiti writing communities around the
world grow and mature, so does their taste in the art
that they want to have in their lives.
→ The 1XRUN logo is
at the forefront of
the printed artwork
revolution.
↓ Quality before
quantity. It’s not just
the quality of the artwork
that has priority
in a 1XRUN print edition.
The symbol says “insert artwork here”
1XRUN (“One-Time-Run”) knows all about this. They
figured it out long ago. For over 11 years now, they have
been empowering fans in the shaping of their art
collections while supporting the artists they collect in
the creation of exclusive limited-edition printed original
artworks. At the core of every artwork is the universal
x-frame symbol. The symbol says “insert artwork here”
without needing to say a word. The symbol that has also
become the basis of the 1XRUN identity, itself an icon of
creativity.
The collaboration between 1XRUN and Montana
Cans was the next logical step. And the celebration
of the 1XRUN 11th anniversary was the perfect
occasion to create a can as unique as the artwork it can
create. The leader of the limited edition print game,
collaborating with the leader of the spray can game.
The product; the spray can. A tool that is the icon of art
on and from the streets. The preferred tool for muralists
and graffiti writers globally. Within this recipe, the
1XRUN x Montana Cans collabo can was born. A beautiful
extension of the Montana GOLD color “Blue Magic”,
that is loaded with the Montana Skinny black/black cap,
for precision and aesthetics.
The symbol that has also become
the basis of the 1XRUN identity,
itself an icon of creativity.
“Don’t just follow us. Run with us.”
↗ Art for all occasions.
At the core is
always the streets
and the voice of the
urban ethos.
← “Light em up.” The
Montana GOLD color
Magic Blue ignites for
the new look limited
1XRUN collabo can.
The significance of the universal x-frame has now gone
to another level. Pushing forward contemporary
art-making tools, just as 1XRUN does for printed
artwork. In the words of the 1XRUN crew, “Don’t just
follow us. Run with us.” A statement of inclusion that
will motivate the 1XRUN and Montana Cans teams, the
artists, and supporters, for generations of art creation
and collection to come.
Just like the exclusive single print runs 1XRUN
is famous for, this can and its legacy will soon become
part of the personal art history for those who were
quick enough to act.
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CLAW
MONEY
Memes, Maturation, and Mentorship —
how Claw contributes to the culture
When creating their alter egos, writers usually stick to a
spectrum ranging from pseudonyms to acronyms. Then,
some specimens opt for a different, rather authentic
approach. And then there is Claw. Often, graffiti follows
cryptic codes, almost unreadable to the untrained eye.
Native New Yorker Claw chose other means to communicate.
She circumnavigated any confusion by selecting a
carnal symbol as her throw-up.
Location
New York, USA
Photography
CLAW MONEY
Profile
@clawmoney
Interview
@team_flightmode
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Artist in focus / Interview CLAWMONEY

A
Claw! In addition, her alias is almost a
homophone of Claudia — her real name. We
had the honor to speak to the bustling
workaholic about authenticity, memes, and
maturation in a seemingly ever adolescent scene.
Growing up in the epicenter of graffiti, she
quickly made a name for herself through reckless
street bombing. Eventually, Painting Mad Spots evolved
into a career. Hence, we were curious to see what Claw
is all about. Various art shows, a brand, collaborations
with big corporations, and her podcast “Gold Minds”
represent just fragments of her work. Putting a single
label onto her will not work. Claws need to be sharp, and
Claudia lives up to the name. Behold, as “she’s about to
say some real shit!”
CM
I guess graffiti started really changing mass culture’s
aesthetics when people began making money with it.
All of a sudden, everybody’s elbows went out. Look at
my generation and the OGs- They stopped mentoring
but began criticizing instead. “You guys don’t know how
I guess graffiti started really changing
mass culture’s aesthetics when
people began making money with it.
All of a sudden, everybody’s elbows
went out.
The recipe — cave painting versus letters
MONTANA CANS
Hey Claw! Let’s jump right into it. Blunt question, what’s
your recipe for success? Your throw-up caught my
attention because it appears to be quite unusual. Do you
think strong iconography helps to stick out from the
crowd?
CLAW MONEY
Yeah, this made it more easily understood by people who
didn’t write graffiti, so it had a longer reach. I also wrote
funny little things in my throw-ups. The combination of
the nontraditional graffiti symbol and the humorous
statements made it more relatable. An animal paw is a
universal icon. Sometimes, people would interrupt me
while painting, and a lot of times when it was young
women, they’d be like, “I knew it. I knew you were a girl!”
and I was like, “Yeah, of course, you did,” because, who
else is going to write “sassy” or “sexy” in their graffiti?
Humans learn through symbols, right? So, in a way, it
has a very prehistoric messaging to it.
Mentorship and maturation —
what the game’s been missing
MC
A reoccurring motif throughout your podcast “Gold
Minds” seems to be a perceived lack of mentorship
within the Graffiti culture nowadays. Can you expand on
that? Where do you see potential?
↗ A couple of minutes
in an alley? Relaxed
Sunday sessions at a
daytime spot? Claw
can adjust to any format.
← Nothing beats some
nice throw-ups! MQ
and Claw getting up.
to paint. You don’t know about style.” But nobody really
took any time to show these kids love or teach them the
way they did with me. I was almost one of the last
people that got that old-school mentorship from
legends like Zephyr, Revolt, and Dontay TC5. Maybe, I
was able to sneak in there as a young woman. Now, my
mission within the culture is to step up, especially for
young women and also young men.
MC
You agree with Stash 2 when he said mentorship
dissolved with the commodification?
CM
He’s totally right. Once profit was involved, people
started seeing everybody else as a threat. Graffiti has
all this bravado to it. Sadly, there’s a fundamental
disconnect between the newer and the older generation.
The older generation doesn’t understand why the kids
don’t care about them. They don’t care that some
murals have been there forever. They’re going to paint
over it because they haven’t been taught about the
elders. And since they are rejected, they don’t even
want to learn. Probably it’s because they turned their
back on them, to be fair.
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← No cutting corners—
Claw is about that paper.
→ These boots are
made for walking?
Well, these heels are
made for climbing.
You go, girl!
MC
Why is that? Do you think maturity or a certain age plays
a role?
CM
I know many people who peaked way too young, from
Graffiti writers to musicians. People that achieved a
certain notoriety in their teens or early twenties. And it’s
tough to keep that momentum going. It seems common
within the Graffiti community that many older writers
can’t get over their peak. Probably, what they did when
they were 16 years old is the absolute most spectacular
moment of their life. Maybe that applies to me, too—but
I think I honestly peaked a bit later — with my career as
a high point and not actually street bombing. Do you
know why, perhaps? I feel society does not respect
young women. They like them in a box, but they don’t
respect them the way they do respect an older woman
or even a young man. So I wasn’t really able to peak
young — plus I became better with age! In a way, it is sad
that so many writers are still holding on to their early
beginnings because it’s a very fleeting time.
I feel society does not respect
young women. They like them in a
box, but they don’t respect them the
way they do respect an older woman
or even a young man
↙ Watch your step, or
some sharp fangs
might rip right through
your Gore-Tex!
MC
Do you have any practical advice for young writers?
CM
Well, advice is all I got! My experience is when I meet
young male writers, they’re so open now. They’re telling
me that they have all these girls in their crew, and it’s
normal for them that women write graffiti. It’s not this
weird novelty or tokenization the way it was when I was
young. Within the culture, it’s normal now. Maybe a little
bit surprising, but it’s also completely normalized.
MC
But do you think this is a recent development? Do you
feel there is a historical underrepresentation of females
within Graffiti media history up to this date? Chris
“Freedom” Pape said something along the lines of Eva62
and Barbara62 disagreed with being part of “Wall
Writers.” Historically, they were there. Still, somehow
they didn’t take part in the documentation.
CM
Since I started doing my podcast particularly, I noticed
that women, in general, are not as open and talk as
freely as men. Instead, they’re somewhat conscious of
what they say, very deliberate, and they’re often held
back. And that I think that was true in graffiti, too.
Maybe they didn’t want the spotlight on them. I heard
Barbara62 and Eva62 were up more than anyone, man
or woman. They were the king of kings of all writers
— truly trailblazing for women. I think women have
to really take their safety as a significant consideration
in their lives, day to day, where it’s very different for a
man. Maybe they didn’t want to put themselves on Front
Street. They just were writing. They weren’t trying to get
into books or make it into the galleries. They were just
doing their thing, then they got into adulthood and
changed their focus from bombing.
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MC
Or do you think the boys took over the shine more or less?
CM
Yes, of course, of course! It’s a much more remarkable
story when it’s all guys — a story of pure machismo.
Everybody is tough and dangerous. Suddenly, two
women are killing it, which disrupts the narrative.
MC
You’re an exception in many ways. You revealed your
face in Infamy, which is considered taboo as a writer.
You allowed the film crew into your home with your
family. That feature was so intimate it almost felt like a
social study instead of a Graff movie.
CM
Back then, I had signed a book deal, so I knew it was the
beginning of the end of me painting illegally. I was lucky
because the step was calculated. It was a deliberate
choice, and I wanted to own the process rather than
have it happen without my vision. My girlfriends told me,
“Claudia, enough with fucking painting all the time.
These girls don’t know that you’re out here. They don’t
know that you’re a woman, that women do this. So it is
your moral obligation to tell them.” I started my clothing
line when I was bombing again in 2002. When the
clothes were out, Graff suddenly was advertising for my
brand. People said, “Oh my God, I see this everywhere. I
need this.” After all, I was lucky the way the timing
worked, but I did have a rough plan behind all my
choices.
Back then, I had signed a book
deal, so I knew it was the beginning
of the end of me painting illegally
MC
One quote of yours that I found very funny was “Wild
Style is a terrible movie.”
CM
Haha, it is! I get it; Europeans love Hip Hop — it was
funded by German television. It was both terrible and
incredible at the same time — so many amazing cameos
and performances. But honestly, though, if it was
me that was in that movie, let’s say, in Lady Pink’s role, I
would never have allowed them to write the part as they
did. You know, let them call me a ho or whatever? I
would’ve just been like, No, I’m not going to be in this
movie. Let’s elevate this!
Authenticity, business, cliché — a street art 101
MC
Do you consider yourself still a writer or an artist? What
does graffiti mean to you?
CM
First off, let me say this, Hugo Martinez is responsible
for changing the trajectory of graffiti and what graffiti
means in a cultural context. Changing the mindset of
what these kids were doing. Changing the perception
from vandalism into art through his reshaping. The
meaning of what graffiti is will be forever changed. And
that is incredible! But I noticed that when people refer to
me as a Graffiti writer, it’s very limiting to who I am. Now,
there’s so much more; that label just seems very basic
because I have taken all of that life and turned it into a
brand.
MC
Do you mind elaborating on that notion a bit further?
CM
I’m in this business realm where I deal with people who
would never paint graffiti. They imagine me with a ski
mask on, creeping around at night. I’m not really doing
that anymore.I mean, that's where I can no longer be to
bring this stuff out into the light. And I’m here to change
people’s belief systems of what women can do in many
areas. I find graffiti like a one — note thing, but I’m also
old now. I don’t want to paint illegal graffiti. I can’t run
anymore after breaking my leg and shattering my knee
← Top to bottom!
Details of a colorful
mural.
Artist in focus / Interview CLAWMONEY
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cap twice. Maybe it’s me rejecting it because I can’t
really participate the way I used to. Perhaps that’s my
wrath as an old Graffiti writer, you know? Haha.
MC
So, would you consider graffiti still a fragment of your
personality? It sounds like, by your definition, graffiti has
to be illegal. Are you doing something different now?
CM
Well, I am always tipping my hat to graffiti, and I still
have a significant role in NYC with my crew wreaking
havoc on its walls. I am an ambassador of this culture,
and I take that very seriously. It would be fun to go out at
night, get that adrenaline and then drive around and
look at your stuff. I love that; it’s so fun. Real graffiti to
me is illegal, and that’s what I’m a real fan of.
↑ Who said outlines
need to be black?
Sometimes, a nice
pastel palette can do
the job.
↓ Memorial portrait
on a storefront.
I’m in this business realm where I
deal with people who would never
paint graffiti
MC
Isn’t that argument more or less an external attribution?
Obviously, circumstances create different parameters
for painting.
CM
Apparently, the audience senses a throwback when
they see my stuff. Responses are often, “Oh, I remember
when I was a kid, I used to see that everywhere.” But
is it graffiti? No. Not if I’m standing out there, on a
ladder, two o’clock in the afternoon with an assistant.
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legal. I don’t think it’s right.
MC
Kind of a luxury you can afford to say no to these kinds
of jobs. Where does this integrity come from? What’s
your view on the scene as a New Yorker, being from the
birthplace of the culture?
↑ Outlaws can wear
crowns, too.
↘ That’s right! Miss 17
and Claw, an infamous
duo in the streets of
New York City.
All street art comes from graffiti. Street art owes
everything to graffiti, let’s face it.
MC
Sure. At what point did you recognize a transition into
the art realm?
CM
Probably when Graffiti used to be sold in galleries from
the 1980s on but for myself, officially when I was invited
to Art Basel the first time, graffiti was dominating again
in the early 2000s. Years later, I realized that street art
had taken over the popularity in its vast expanses in murals
in Miami. Graffiti brought everyone’s focus there.
Then street art came, which was more illustrative.
People shifted away from letters because it is an ask.
When you are writing, you’re asking the audience to
read something. In contrast, street art has a lot of
illustrations and iconography that might be quickly
processed. I think that’s one reason why street art
dominates in Miami. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an art
lover, and there’s a lot of skill involved. I have my role,
but I’m always giving a big nod to graffiti — the mother
of this mural culture.
CM
New York’s the best! Writers from here are the best: the
mothers and fathers, the innovators, the architects. I
hate to say it; in a way, it’s not true. Technically, European
writers are some of the most advanced. But, New
York makes you very aggressive as a person because
you have to live here. So, of course, graffiti is the perfect
sport for this type of competitiveness. There’s competition
in business; there’s competition everywhere. This
is the New York ethos. If I wasn’t from New York, I don’t
know if I would be painting graffiti. Everybody from here
used to write at some point in their childhood. It’s
rooted within the youth culture. But it is universal. Let’s
say you go upstate New York for a hike, and once you
reach the top of the mountain, there are a million people
who carved their names into the rock in 1896. Pointing
at your mere existence is a very human experience.“I
was here.” Spray painting your name on a fire hydrant is
all the same thing.
Often, street artists, would see
graffiti on a wall and then wheat
paste right on top of the work
MC
I think many writers hated street art due to a feeling of
cultural appropriation.
CM
Often, street artists, would see graffiti on a wall and
then wheat paste right on top of the work. Initially,
they’d be like, Oh, this is a good wall. We can paint on it
because nobody’s cleaned this up yet. They’re not
respecting what’s on the wall, whereas Graffiti writers
know the rules. You don’t just come in to take the space
unless you are prepared to have some sort of battle.
That’s a reason why a lot of the street art walls get
capped immediately. And that’s why I often decline
when people offer me to paint their storefronts. There’s
already a big throw-up on there; I can’t go over that for a
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From the block to blockchain—Future Plans
MC
After dwelling on the culture’s history and your past,
let’s turn around and look ahead. What are your plans
for 2022?
CM
This year is our 20th anniversary of my brand Claw
Money. We are doing 12 collaborations with only
women-owned brands and artists. Some of the names I
can reveal? We’re doing a solid Gold Claw Subway token
with Julie Lamb. I’m working with one of my first hires,
my old assistant and favorite collaborator, who’s a
tremendous fashion stylist, Haley Wollens, and we’re
making some repurposed vintage rugbys. We’re doing
this like slow reveal each month, so it will be a surprise.
I’m trying to put on a lot of friends and many young
women and get some eyes on them. We’re also moving
into the NFT space. I have twenty-five years of digital
art that I have been sitting on, and I didn’t really know
what I was going to do with it. NFTs have allowed me to
revisit all of that work and refocus. I’m excited about it.
Somehow it really goes against all my art principles. I’m
↑ Never not ballin’!
A Knicks-themed colorway
shows Claws’
love for her hometown.
trying to get acclimated with the whole idea of the
metaverse. Usually, I do art in public art, right? Graffiti,
street art, whatever you want to call—murals. I give
them to the public for free, even if someone’s or some
brand is paying for it. It’s free for the viewer. You can
take a picture beside it. Interact with it. It’s for you. To
me, a digital file being owned by someone is very odd.
But I am committed to figuring all this out. This is
another space where women are few. So, of course, I
want to change that. I’m also going to open an all- women’s
marketplace in the NFT space to give many young
women -Graffiti artists in particular- opportunities often
overlooked in these very male spaces.
MC
Sounds like a good move, both for business and empowerment.
I have twenty-five years of digital art
that I have been sitting on, and I
didn’t really know what I was going
to do with it.
↑ It’s spring again!
Claw presents
her rendition of the
easter bunny.
← Psychedelic patterns
from planet
Claw. Trippy!
CM
Yeah, it’s a good story to tell. My life’s work is about
mentorship and helping people, shining the light on
people that need it. To me, that’s more important than
anything else that I really do. When they shine, I shine.
And it’s the thing that is the most gratifying to me. I
learned from graffiti that I could challenge myself and
step up and rise to the occasion. Graffiti taught me all of
those things that I use as my core brand DNA. I owe
everything to graffiti, despite not what I do now.
MC
Ok, I understand you do not like being labeled. If anything,
what would you call yourself—a facilitator?
CM
I’m a connector, I’m a manager, I’m a helper, I’m a
mother. Everybody calls me mom because we all need
someone who looks out for you and gives you straight
talk in your career or life choices. It’s essential. And I
find many women don’t have a support system or feel
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unprotected. So, if I can offer them that, that’s a huge
thing, just knowing someone is there for you.
MC
Actually, I think that is quite outstanding because
writers are used to dealing with the negativity within the
scene. So you are challenging the status quo? I think it’s
unique.
CM
Well, I think that this is what women do, and they just
haven’t done it in graffiti, and now it’s being done, and it
can only be positive.
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We are amazed by her winning persona.
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Bogo
or
Bogus?
How Supreme is connecting culture and consumerism
A story from meta to Montana Cans
Location
New York, USA
Photography
Jordan Katz /
Montana Cans
Profile
@supremenewyork
Seen by many, owned
by few. The Supreme
x Montana Cans Mini
Can Set takes collaboration
to a new
space.
Big and bold letters, legible, in an iconic
color scheme that is universally visible in
streets and alleyways around the planet.
Red and white. Reoccurring again and
again, with self-referential characteristics.
Parameters that sound like they may reflect
the presence of a classic throw-up but
could apply to the logo of a streetwear
brand, too. The Bogo, short for Box Logo, is
a substantial part of decoding their recipe
to success. You guessed right; we are
referring to Supreme.
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POWER RED P3000
Much like our beloved modern Graffiti
culture, the label originated in New York
City. To this date, all their work emanates
an aroma of the big apple. Going global
yet remaining a local significance is a split not many
manage. Speaking of balance, Supreme walks a thin
line between many things, but mostly among cultural
relevance and blatant consumerism. Let’s have a closer
look at their universe with its undeniable allure.
Drops, hype, resell - nowadays controversial
concepts that are easily attributed to the brand founded
in 1994 by James Jebbia. Slowly and steadily, they
advanced to a staple within the streetwear industry.
Eventually, the mainstream took notice and attracted
new clientele.
Much like our beloved modern Graffiti
culture, the label originated in
New York City. To this date, all their
work emanates an aroma of the big
apple.
Collaboration SupremE
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The essence
With their ability to merge high fashion and street
culture, their approach is almost unparalleled. Supreme
products are usually available in limited quantities and
only through their own physical and digital outlets.
Exclusivity creates desire. But, there is more. Apart
from offering their own product, Supreme is famous for
partnering with external parties. Various brands of the
widest variety have boasted the significant colors.
These special make-ups often turn into collector’s
items instantly, with skyrocketing prices in secondary
markets. The concept? Like ready-mades, Supreme
seems to find beauty and significance in odd items.
Exclusive and expensive products are treated equally to
objects of everyday use, with little monetary value and
broad availability. Hence, mass-produced things invert
their attributed value, creating dynamics resembling
those of the pop-art era.
Like ready-mades, Supreme
seems to find beauty and significance
in odd items.
But besides easy to recognize designs
and obvious status symbols,
past collections were frequently
enhanced with more subtle choices
for connoisseurs.
Masters of innuendo
But besides easy to recognize designs and obvious
status symbols, past collections were frequently
enhanced with more subtle choices for connoisseurs.
Sophisticated references reveal a deep understanding
of fashion, art history, and pop culture. Iconic artworks
of different periods, styles, and mediums have surfaced
in their designs regularly, like paintings by Pablo
Picasso, Gustav Klimt, or Jackson Pollock. Furthermore,
Supreme seems to have a soft spot for controversial
discourse, demonstrated by garments bearing “L’
Origine du monde” by Gustave Courbet and “Piss Christ”
by Andres Serrano. Their relation to the art world goes
even beyond the sole acknowledgment of highlights.
Supreme managed to collaborate with many renowned
artists: Damien Hirst, HR Giger, Takashi Murakami,
George Condo, and Jeff Koons are some of the more
prominent names.
POWER BLUE P5000
OUTLINE SILVER
Outline Silver
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Grassroots and Graff roots
BLACK BLK9001
Supreme and their founders have a history in skateboarding,
so involving other urban-born cultures feels
natural. Obviously, their interest in art includes Graffiti.
The brand’s archives reflect this affection through
collaborations with legends like Futura, Dash Snow,
Zedz, Rammellzee, Lady Pink, and last but not least, the
self-proclaimed king of Graffiti, Blade. Zooming out to a
more metaperspective, they have produced goods that
are practically rooted within Graffiti culture. Markers,
gloves, bolt cutters, burner-phones, MTA MetroCards,
and numerous Gore-tex garments. As remaining
low-key is a writer’s first concern, enhancing throwaway
products with a prestigious label is bold. But
that’s just a side note. Now, going one step further,
finally tapping into the world of aerosols is the missing
link. Supreme is known to curate their portfolio carefully.
Hence, we are more than proud to present one of the
most influential cooperations of Montanaʼs humble
history to this date: the Supreme X Montana Mini Can
set. Six colors of high quality spray paint in a limited
edition box demonstrate how big things sometimes
come in small packages.
Now, going one step further, finally
tapping into the world of aerosols is
the missing link.
POWER PINK P4000
POWER YELLOW P1000
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Packing a big punch
in a small can. The
Supreme x Montana
Cans Mini Can Set is
loaded with that New
York hustle that the
world loves.
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Nychos
Primal
Truth
New Mural by L.A. and Vienna
based artist NYCHOS for
STADT.WAND.KUNST (SWK)
Location
Mannheim, Germany
Photography
Alexander Krziwanie /
MontanaCans
Profile
@nychos
www.nychos.com
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It’s summer, it’s warm, and the smell of paint fills
the streets of Jungbusch, Mannheim again, as the
STADT.WAND.KUNST project rolls out another
season of its open-air gallery. An event that has not
only attracted the attention of the locals but also that
of street art lovers worldwide. “I belong to myself
again.” A strong statement from an artist that shows
inner clarity and a statement of confirmation as a
process comes to an end with the completion of
Primal Truth, by celebrated Austrian street artist,
NYCHOS.
The image, depicting a man who transparent,
inner energy exposed. He is seated on the earth in a
position of meditation, is merging or melting into the
upper portion of a wolf. Merged, they look upwards to
the sky for guidance, where the magic of astrology
plays out above them. Although transparent, this time
the figures appear to be whole. A long process for
NYCHOS, who primarily resides in Los Angeles, and
had become famous for his large-scale mural works
depicting dissected animals, figures, and popular
culture icons.
He is seated on the earth in a position
of meditation, is merging
or melting into the upper portion
of a wolf
NYCHOS has gone through illness,
his deepest depths, and transformation.
Primal Truth speaks about NYCHOS’s experiences
from his past, like growing up in a hunting family,
facing illness and depression, and the realization of
feeling no inner purpose. Through the more positive
experiences of visiting a shaman and experiencing
what is described as Ego-Death (complete loss of
subjective self-identity), which led NYCHOS through
↑ Scissor lift loaded
and ready to elevate.
NYCHOS‘s selection
of Montana GOLD and
BLACK cans colors
does not fit any mold.
↓ High above the
streets of Mannheim
painting in between
the rain and the sun.
← The finishing touches
after a demanding
period of painting.
All the effort was more
than worth it.
↓ A cap of choice
NYCHOS, the Black /
Pink fat cap gets the
job done accurately
and fast.
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an inner transformation of healing by facing his
shadows (his fears). Primal Truth marks an arrival for
NYCHOS to where he feels he should be. After many
years of creating images of dissection that often
appeared to express self-destructive tendencies, this
new mural presents a different light. With figures
whole yet transparent, layers seem to effortlessly
conduct light. A technique that is even more dynamic
on the flat black background of the house facade it
was painted on. The image explores the notion of
what lies within, as the connection between man and
nature, but not as a relationship of fear.
A technique that is even more
dynamic on the flat black
background of the house facade
it was painted on
↑ Confronting and
yet soothing, “Primal
Truth” takes us
through a transformation
for the artist
that is bigger than
just street art itself.
← Renowned for
his anatomical dissection
images, NY-
CHOS refers to both
his research and his
imagination when interpreting
what lies
beneath the surface.
↑ Looking on in
amazement, passersby
and those that
knew what they had
come to see watched
as the artwork unraveled
piece by piece.
→ PRIMAL TRUTH –
The veins of the
meditator connect to
the universe
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← Up close, NYCHOS‘s
effects reveal the secrets
of the bigger picture
in the form of a
four-story mural.
↑ NYCHOS and close
friend and colleague,
David Leitner. Two
working together as
one in sync.
→ Let the truth be told.
“Primal Truth” in its
finished state. Layers
and layers of paint,
life experiences, and
conception. Now
watching over the city
of Mannheim.
For Primal Truth, NYCHOS painted
at a feverish pace for 3 consecutive
days with his long-term friend
David Leitner to bring the work to
completion
Primal Truth is a painting about the
connection between humans with the spirit
“This has become a very personal mural” claims NY-
CHOS, who completed the 32nd mural for the current
season of the Stadt.Wand.Kunst Project, in Mannheim
Germany. Coming full circle, his current spiritual beliefs
find solid foundations in his well-known technical style.
NYCHOS has not only created something that he
believes is where his heart is at, but also with his
favorite medium the spray can, which is the only tool
that can keep up with the speed of his thoughts. It is the
large wall spaces of this world where he can truly
expand and develop. Above all, they make him happiest.
For Primal Truth, NYCHOS painted at a feverish
pace for 3 consecutive days with his long-term friend
David Leitner to bring the work to completion. In Primal
Truth, man and animal appear to transcend for the
greater purpose of healing, a connection between the
temporary material and the spiritual worlds. A poignant
thought in a time where mankind’s fear of illness and
death is at an unhealthy high.
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A virtuous Vienna city guide
Location
Vienna, Austria
Photography
Fabian Pohl
Akos Vincze
Profile
@montanastorevienna
Text
@team_flightmode
↓ Vienna is stunningly
beautiful. There’s
plenty to discover in
the capital of Austria.
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Servas! Schnitzel, Sachertorte, Schmäh – Vienna
is a city for indulgence and hedonism! The
capital of Austria is certainly a place that
nourishes art and culture, boasting a prestigious
list of renowned international icons. The hometown
of Sigmund Freud, Norbert Siegl, and Elfriede
Jelinek is rich with architectural highlights designed by
the likes of Otto Wagner and Hundertwasser. What’s
more, there are loads of murals all over town – and we
haven ’t even mentioned the trains! A true feast for the
eyes. Sit back, enjoy a Melange and find some inspiration
for your next vacation as we take you on a tour through
the tremendous town. There is plenty to discover!
Montana Store Vienna
In summer 2021, the only Montana Flagship
Store in Austria reinvented itself. Bigger, brighter and
better. With clean shapes and a sleek interior design,
the tidy shop is always fully stocked with the best
supplies for all kinds of artistic endeavors. A combined
space, half store, half gallery, provides a hub for culture,
hosting an array of ever-changing exhibitions. “Right
from the start, it was important to me not only to be a
classic retail business but also to be a meeting point for
international and local artists with our regular exhibitions,”
says Fabian, owner of the shop. Brick and mortar
still have the power to generate momentum. Here, the
well-thought-out concept emanates passion and
competence with meticulous attention to every detail.
All furniture is custom-made and tailored to the location.
Hence, it comes as no surprise the Montana Store
Vienna had the honor to co-create a a Montana Collabo
can as the first retailer ever. To highlight its cultural
relevance, the shop opening simultaneously launched
an exhibition by none other than @thatsallmost. After
that, @mason.tfp was the next heavyweight to showcase
his works, followed by @sobekcis. To conclude,
the shop has more to offer than just products; it’s
always worth a visit.
Right from the start, it was important
to me not only to be a classic retail
business but also to be a meeting
point for international and local
artists with our regular exhibitions
↑ During the opening
hours, it’s always time
to burn! Most shows
what can be done with
the right amount of
style and practice.
← When credibility
and consistency
meet craftmanship –
all furniture is custom
made.
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Donaukanal – Bruder Jakob
One of the fascinating aspects of Graffiti to us
has always been its democratic element. Not in secluded
white cubes, but within cityscapes, culture flourishes.
Located in the heart of town, the Donaukanal invites
flaneurs for a raincheck. Locals and tourists love this
spot with its seemingly endless colorful walls for legal
Graffiti. On top, the area offers busy nightlife, perfect
conditions for jogging and cycling, or simply leisure
time – basically anything except swimming is possible.
“Vienna is a perfect city for a free
lifestyle. It offers perfect conditions
for painting because the whole town
is different from other big capitals;
everything is a bit slower and more
relaxed. It’s easy to paint good spots
and find your specialty where you
can be at peace and do your own
thing undisturbed.”
Bruder Jakob
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Wiener Linien – Public Transit
Big cities usually cater to audiences that are
keen on Graffiti. Nice trains and especially unique
subway systems make all the difference between a
stopover or a must-see destination. Vienna has got it all
– a wide variety of commuters, trams, S-trains, and
subways provide a close net of transportation that
moves with constant cadence. Five lines run on the
U-Bahn, ten on the S-Trains. True beauties called
U-Class (Silberpfeil!), V-Cars designed by Porsche (you
might be familiar with the design if Oslo rings a bell?),
U6 with its toaster, the nimble Wiesel (translating to
“Weasel”), or our all-time favorite ET4020. The stations
An extra tip, the tickets for Wiener
Linien are pretty affordable, so your
commute won’t break the bank
provide plenty of space for art (The Schnitzel Counter!
In “Factoids” by Ken Lum at Karlsplatz), as too does the
rolling stock. For a more elaborate reality check, we
recommend studying Schnellbahn by Astro. An extra tip,
the tickets for Wiener Linien are pretty affordable, so
your commute won’t break the bank.
Ain’t no trash.
Vienna offers many
possibilities to find
beauty in unusual
spots.
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“I’m in a constant act of liberation,
and painting large scale is my way to
go. Also, murals enable me to work
with my favorite tool of all times: the
spray can.”
Nychos
Murals in Vienna – Nychos
← Nychos giving
to birth to his brainchild
in the streets
of Vienna.
↑ Craving a candy
bar? Hang in there
and remember to eat
your greens, too!
↓ Watch out, fresh
paint! Sometimes you
should take a step
back. In this case, to
get a better view of
the finished mural.
Luckily, Vienna is a colorful city. However, not
too long ago, the situation was slightly different. We
took the opportunity to chat with one of the most
prolific artists from Austria about challenging the
status quo and working with extensive formats. “I’m in
a constant act of liberation, and painting large scale is
my way to go. Also, murals enable me to work with my
favorite tool of all times: the spray can. At the wall is
where I meditate, where I reach states of flow,” says
Nychos. While his paintings can be found anywhere
around the globe, shaping the cityscape of his hometown
still is of importance to him. “The basic Viennese
attitude is first of all to reject everything that is new –
and to complain about it. I guess it’s always been like
that, despite that we have a rich historical background
when it comes to groundbreaking art movements. In
the past, I’ve experienced Vienna as a rather slow and
lazy city as far as the Graffiti and Street Art scene is
concerned – but this is rapidly changing. When I came
to Vienna, the city was pretty blank, and I remember it
was quite some effort to change that. Looking at
Vienna now makes me kind of proud. The city is getting
more colorful each year, and people start to appreciate
art on the streets. Vienna provides many legal spots to
paint – but still, organizing permission for long-lasting
legal murals involves a great deal of bureaucracy. Most
of the mural projects are enabled by the homeowners,
so there’s definitely more room to grow.”
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Vienna, a Spraycity?
“Writing in Vienna is very international. No
wonder – Vienna is located in the heart of Europe, and
other capitals such as Bratislava, Budapest, or Prague
are only a stone’s throw away. If you want, you can see
for yourself by taking a look at the express trains. For
example, at Schedifkaplatz in Meidling – here you have
a clear view onto not only the tracks but also the best
Sachertorte ice cream in Vienna in summer,” is what
curator and local legend Stefan Wogrin recommends.
He runs Spraycity, an extensive Graffiti writing archive
focusing on all aspects of Graffiti culture in and around
Vienna.
I guess it’s always been like that,
despite that we have a rich historical
background when it comes to
groundbreaking art movements.
↑ Start them young!
Nothing beats a relaxed
Sunday session
with your crew.
↗ Devil is in the detail?
No problem with
the Level 1 cap.
→ Eyes on the prize!
Montana Store Vienna
had the honor to
co-create a Montana
Collabo can as the
first retailer ever.
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Savoir Vivre – Indulgence
If you crave a quick snack, the occasional
Würstlstand is a no-brainer. On top, the city offers
numerous more sophisticated options. Here are some
of the locals’ favorites:
Nychos
My favorite restaurant is located at
Am Nordpol 3, 1020 Vienna
Most
„Drinking some wine and enjoying the view over
the city from a Heuriger – one of the famous rustic
taverns on the Kahlenberg.“
Montana Store Vienna
We regularly have lunch at Schöne Perle.
The Schnitzel is one of our favorites!
Located at Große Pfarrgasse 2, 1020 Vienna
Spraycity
If you want to go benching, check out Zuckero 1120
in Breitenfurter Str. 1, 1120 Vienna.
Close to the tracks, best ice cream, and cakes!
← A carefully curated
selection of printed
mattevr enhances the
assortment.
↓ A true hub for culture.
Changing exhibitions
will make your
visit worthwhile at
any time.
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Yok and
Sheryo
A Chinese graffiti moment with
↑ The sign of a day
well spent. Dirty hands
and paint stains.
Location
China
Photography
Yok
Profile
@_sheryo, @_theyok
www.yokandsheryo.com
← Big is always better.
Or at least it was on
this day.
↑ Another city that
doesn’t sleep. Not
even painting artists
can distract the locals
from their activities.
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Artist in focus Yok and Sheryo

↓ Too much coffee or
just pushing the
boundaries? Yok takes
the straight edge out
of outlining.
↑ Some Beijing boogaloo.
Yok shows the
locals he knows what
he‘s doing.
With the current crippled state of the world
travel situation, many of the Spraycations
artists enjoyed up until 2019, came to a
grinding halt in 2020. Some were lucky to
move a little before restrictions came back
into place, others didn’t even make it out of
their countries or states. Let’s spare a
thought for all those people stuck in countries.
Countries they felt they didn’t belong
in, or countries they do belong in which
separate them from those they love who
are in their own countries far away.
↓ The flavor of Asia,
Yok mixes style
with culture in his own
unique way.
↓ Fresh letters, colors,
and characters. It all
comes together in one
place.
↓ A little more perspective,
this SHERYO
piece takes the blockbuster
concept in new
directions.
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← The stairway to
heaven. How often
can anyone say that
they have painted
in an abandoned
shopping mall?
↓ Contemporary art in
contemporary architecture.
The surreal
experience of painting
a space that should be
full of people.
Take a look here at a Chinese
version of being locked down
↑ Abandoned locations
are often
old and not well maintained.
Which made
this painting adventure
extremely unique.
TOGETHER IN SEPARATION
This is exactly the case for Australian
artist Yok, and his Singaporean wife
Sheryo. Once Corona restrictions came
into force, Yok, who could no longer leave
China, was unable to see his beloved
Sheryo who was stuck in Bali. What is at
first an uncomfortable situation, is later
an invitation to be creative with the extra
time one has been given.
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Artist in focus Yok and Sheryo

Yok has done just that and made something
good from a situation that for him is
bad. And the fruit of his new spare time is
graffiti. In an abandoned mall in China, Yok
unloaded some of his frustrations and
developed his graffiti writing craft. With a
little help from his Montana BLACK and
GOLD cans, things got a little easier to deal
with, and a lot more colorful. And he connected
with his beloved Sheryo on a different
level. Take a look here at a Chinese
version of being locked down. And may the
next Spraycation be just around the corner.
↑ Yok’s exeptional eye
for color makes each
piece as engaging as
the next.
← No rules required.
Yok reinvents graffiti
for himself.
→ The reoccurring feline
figure is common
amongst Yok’s works.
→ Using the color
chrome cleverly is not
as easy as it sounds.
In this image it takes
a while before the
viewer even realizes it.
Artist in focus Yok and Sheryo
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Peace Rambo

The word “PEACE” has not had so much
meaning as it does right now. Russian
artist Rambo decides to spread a little
peace directly on a Moscow suburban train
station.
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Introducing
Rubae
Location
Kiev, Ukraine
Photography
RUBAE
Profile
@rubae1
of the LEGZ Crew
Running the new ground “Nowadays, you don’t surprise anyone with
standard and classic graffiti”. Whether or not this statement is accurate
could very much dependent on who is saying it and where they are. For
the Ukrainian graffiti artist RUBAE of the LEGZ crew, it more or less sums
up his current approach to his prolific graffiti practice on the Ukrainian
“Kovalska” freight train wagons.
↓ The sky is the limit
for RUBAE at the top
of his game.
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Artist in focus Rubae

As well as innovative graffiti styles, he
focuses on a clever choice of reinvented
iconic brand logos with his brand of
technically apt graffiti style writing. With an
exceptional choice of Montana BLACK can colors, his
work formula is clear, readable, and accessible so that
any member of the public can read and identify with it
as well as maintaining a dialogue with his fellow
initiated graffiti writers who come from all over to leave
their mark on the Kovalska trains.
Since 2002, RUBAE has been an active graffiti
writer developing a well-established name for himself
in his home city Kyiv and beyond. His original thirst and
interest in commuter, metro, and subway trains had
long been quenched as he concluded that the level of
reward for effort seemed less and less valid to paint
them. This made the transition in 2017 to focus on the
green “Kovalska” wagons seem like an easy one. 480
smooth green wagons with no ridges in a size that is
perfect for a single writer to cover with quality seemed
as inviting as the ease to do them and the reward of
seeing them constantly running the new ground in
traffic. Taking their goods from the quarry to multiple
destinations around the city with 50 to 100 painted
wagons rolling together through Kyiv on any single run.
↑ ↑ In a move that
brought peace to all
parties, the Kovalska
train markings were
moved to the upper
part of each wagon to
stay legible for workers
and make space
for the graffiti below.
↑ Business as usual
after the arrival of the
Coronavirus. While
the world turned white
in fear, the freight
trains became brighter
than ever.
Since 2002, RUBAE
has been an active
graffiti writer developing
a well-established
name for
himself in his home
city Kyiv and beyond
↑ The simple style
that caught the eyes of
many and made
RUBAE shine through
the cold Ukrainian
winters.
→ “Caution, wet paint.”
And warning tape to
match. Don't cross
this line, at least not if
you intend to go over
his piece.
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← RUBAE in yellow
and black. This sticker
has been printed
over 30.000 times
and can be found
stuck all over the
world.
→ RUBAE keeps it
simple in black and
white. Proving that
less can be more.
↘ A taste of something
exotic, five letters
that speak
many languages.
↓ An exploration in
style, with the guideline
to keep it readable.
RUBAE
can open a dialogue
with any willing to onlooker.
↓ ↓ Almost as if
straight out of an oldfashioned
jail, RUBAE
shows rail workers
how straight lines are
achieved with spray
cans.
↓ Another Coronavirus-inspired
piece in
green. “Wash hands
and stay home.”
↘ A birthday dedication
to the SEGA Mega
Drive. RUBAE remembers
his inner child in
blue, white and black.
The phenomenon had grown so fast
that the clean wagons of 2017 were
full by 2020. Forcing artists to go
higher to the “second floor”
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Artist in focus Rubae

← The red and white
Kovalska logo finds
a consistent home in
the background of
many RUBAE pieces.
↓ ↓ The focal point of
the Kovalska project,
RUBAE reinvents the
brands and logos that
not only graffiti writers
relate to.
↓ Showing that he
has a style for every
occasion with minimal
colors required.
However, with the upgrading of the
fleet to 480 wagons and 5 locomotives,
this number soon became a
starting point
The phenomenon had grown so fast that the
clean wagons of 2017 were full by 2020. Forcing artists
to go higher to the “second floor” above the existing
works, or to improve the quality of their works to earn
the right to go over lesser, unfinished, or damaged
pieces. From Autumn 2018 until winter 2022, RUBAE
had been patiently carving his way through what was
first to be a project that would be completed by the
release of a publication recording 100 painted Kovalska
wagons. However, with the upgrading of the fleet to 480
wagons and 5 locomotives, this number soon became a
starting point bringing the quantity and the quality of
the works to an even higher level. Here is a snapshot of
just some of the previously unpublished artworks that
will also feature in the 2022 release of the RUBAE book.
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9 works
on a
Fr8 by
Revok
Only a few writers can do it all;
Revok glistens. Originally from the suburbs
of Los Angeles, his name has become an
international staple within the graffiti
world. What makes him so exceptional?
Location
Detroit, USA
Photography
Revok
Profile
@_revok_
↓ Keeping it fresh.
Union Pacific Reefer
Car
1
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2→ Monarchy on a
Grand Trunk
Western Boxcar, in
collaboration with
OMENS MSK
His output is non-stop, to begin with. Writers
seldomly are comparably consistent
over decades. On top, quantity and quality
always go hand in hand in his works. A high
degree of technicality can be observed in
his usually very colorful pieces.
3→ Autorack out in
the wild
4↓ Crispy clean piece
on a rusty Boxcar
He is a true master of the craft and knows
his way around the tools. No wonder —
practice makes perfect, and Revok is a prolific
artist. And like any known artist, there
has been a fair share of controversy, too.
Surprisingly, he has been on both ends of
litigations, creating precedential cases
regarding copyright issues for street artists,
making the art world watch.
Artist in Focus Revok
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5← Holy guacamole.
KCS Autorack
He has worked with big corporations, as
well as against them. Sometimes, you have
to break an egg to make an omelet. Hence,
he paid his dues quite literally in addition
to putting in the work.
Gravel from the yards turned into a stepping
stone, figuratively speaking. Thus,
nowadays, the white cube suits him as
much as clandestine missions on railway
premises.
6↓ PW Autorack with
the Dirty Thirty
7← Tequila sunrise.
KCS Autorack
Raw concrete, rolling steel, or canvas are
all equally frequent media choices for him.
From tags, throw-ups, rollers to burners,
Revok makes it look easy to adjust to any
format.
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8→ Tequila sunrise.
KCS Autorack
However, freight trains seem to hold a
special place in his heart, and it is easy to
see why. Works stay up, and they will go to
traffic; they might even go far. Visibility is
guaranteed. It is refreshing to see him
going as strong as ever, so enjoy an exquisite
selection of crisp freight burners by
none other than the maestro himself!
9↓ Autoracks do not
exclusively transport
automobiles —
they might even carry
burners!
Artist in Focus Revok
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Heaps
Introducing graffiti writer Heaps:
Heaps good graffiti from Norway and beyond
Profile
@herrsolskinn
Photography
@herrsolskinn
The Norwegian graffiti scene isn’t always
the first thing thought of when you talk
about prolific graffiti writing communities.
To be fair, it rains there a lot! A large part
of their year has little natural light, and
the winters are cold enough to break even
the hardest writers. Who’s expecting
anyone there to be prolific anyway? All
that aside, there is no better anecdote to
excuses than results. And one person
getting heaps of results is the prolific graffiti
writer, Heaps.
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As Heaps put it to us, he does heaps of different things
in heaps of different places. All while using heaps of
different names in heaps of different styles. Add heaps
of characters, heaps of ideas, and heaps of colors (we
added that one), and you end up with a writer who even
wants to do heaps more! He admits that his name is
just one name among the heaps of other names that
could be written. He just wishes he had the time to
write heaps more. And he’s not too bad with a camera
either, as you can see in this spread of just some of the
heaps of photos he has taken.
Artist in Focus Heaps
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Location
Hamburg, Germany
Profile
@superspray
Re-introducing graffiti artist SUPERSPRAY
The hottest dog around
It has been quite a few years since our first
brief introduction to the German graffiti
artist SUPERSPRAY on the Montana Blog.
Via a small essay prepared by fellow graffiti
artist and Jim129, we were alerted to
some of the many strengths and unique
factors of SUPERSPRAY’s work that have
not gone unnoticed by a larger world audience
since.
↑ “Slayer”, a suggestion
of music tastes or
a reference to another
subculture? HOT DOG
keeps us guessing.
↓ With just the right
amount of know-how
and concept, this
HOT DOG piece offers
more than just aesthetics.
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As we have already learned, there is a lot
more to the artist SUPERSPRAY than just
this name. With as many styles as he has
aliases, SUPERSPRAY, is also known as
RIPS, and HOT DOG. The word “Hot Dog” is not exactly a
word that reaks of graffiti spirit or culture. Something
that SUPERSPRAY has single-handedly changed. For
many of those in graffiti culture, the word HOT DOG is
now a symbol of graffiti style, innovation, and just the
right amount of tongue-in-cheek humor to make every
piece worth revisiting.
↑ Three eyes are better
than two. SUPER-
SPRAY’s characters
have more than meets
the eye.
↑ Putting the “Ghetto
Blasters” crew on
top, SUPERSPRAY
challenges the norms
with some the downward
chrome 3D.
For many of those in graffiti culture,
the word HOT DOG is now a symbol
of graffiti style, innovation, and
just the right amount of tongue-incheek
humor
→ Whether blocky and
geometric, or smooth
and flowing, looking at
a HOT DOG piece is
not something you do
lightly.
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↑ “PANT 1 TWO”.
A playful tip of the hat
to PANTONE, the
Spanish graffiti artist
turned fine artist.
→ Even football
(or soccer) gets a
mention in the SUPER-
SPRAY arsenal of graffiti
humor.
↑ BLADE. A homage
to a king in his own
style with a unique
characterized portrait
of BLADE himself. Another
aspect SUPER-
SPRAY has become
known for.
↓ Another HOT DOG
rendition of respected
graffiti icons. This
time a respectful version
of the OS GE-
MEOS brothers.
Whether it be a homage to a graffiti
legend or a new invention of a re-invention,
his work is often so simple
that it appears complicated. And the
same in reverse.
↓ Stars, fades, and
style. This HOT DOG
piece comes complete
with “GOBERTO
REISSINI” shout-out.
↓ Even SEEN couldn’t
escape the SUPER-
SPRAY homage and
unique personalized
portrait.
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There are many factors to SUPERSPRAY’s
graffiti writing that make him a standout artist from the
vast array of talent coming out of his home city Hamburg,
out of Germany, and from abroad. Style is just one
of them. Although his pieces have often referred to
those who came before him, his style is always unique
and recognizable as only his. Whether it be a homage to
a graffiti legend or a new invention of a re-invention, his
work is often so simple that it appears complicated.
And the same in reverse.
SUPERSPRAY is not afraid to paint outside the
box. Or the circle, the background, or any other shape
for that matter. As touched on in the essay by Jim129,
for those that look at a SUPERSPRAY piece for the first
time unaware of who he is or what he does, they could
quickly come to the assumption that it may have been
done by a toy. However, in an even quicker period of
time, they promptly come to the realization that the
artwork that they are being dazzled by has been done by
a technically apt graffiti veteran who has made a
conscious decision to paint the piece exactly as he
wanted. With a touch of rebellion and a healthy dose of
humor, SUPERSPRAY, HOT DOG, RIPS (or whatever it is
you may think you know of him as), has carved a path in
his local, national, and international graffiti scene with a
fuck you attitude that is well received all over the world.
↓ An intriguing choice
of repetition, two colors,
and simple hand
styles. Even HOT DOG
tags stand out from
the crowd.
Artist in Focus Superspray
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SUPERSPRAY’s graffiti practice is not just
reliant on classic letter-based graffiti alone. The visual
references that find their way into his paintings, (sometimes
repeatedly), can vary from blockbusters, bubble
letters, semi-wild styles to classic New York-influenced
styles. An endless variety of cartoon-inspired characters,
all the way through to illustrative and humorous
renditions of his friends and favorite graffiti writers.
References to periods in time, like the dynamic colors
and imagery of art from the 60s and 70s. Even cultural
references like 90s rave culture and psychedelic art
make you wonder how old he is? Not forgetting his
seemingly effortless ability to play with words. All this
with unquestionable technical skill and the knowledge
of what to apply where. Clean or dirty, straight or
rounded. Just like the dried-up hot dog being kept warm
under the heat lights of the traditional German Döner
Imbiss, when you’re hungry for inspiration HOT DOG’s
pieces never disappoint.
An endless variety of cartooninspired
characters, all the
way through to illustrative and
humorous renditions of his
friends and favorite graffiti writers
↖ As seen before but
in a whole new way.
Every HOT DOG piece
is like a futuristic trip
to the past.
↑ GBR, Ghetto Blasters,
or Ghetto Bromance?
The possibilities
do not start, or
end, with the history of
graffiti.
↓ A technique for every
occasion. If it’s hot,
he will try it.
← The classic rock
background with pieces
extruding interpreted
in that unique SU-
PERSPRAY way.
point.
← Pushing styles further
on paper and walls,
even the drawn versions
of HOT DOG
pieces don’t disappoint.
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↗ Time to play ball. Although
it is a lot harder
to concentrate on
your game when in a
room full of HOT DOG
pieces.
↓ Where does it start,
and where does it
end? This skatepark
scene is one not to be
missed.
Artist in Focus Superspray
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TEENAGE
KICKS
in Rennes, France
Location
Rennes, France
Photography
Titouan Massé
Erwan Pinault
Profile
@ teenagekicks_biennale
THE 5TH TEENAGE KICKS In the
north-western region of Rennes in France,
the capital city of Brittany is more than just
a prime example of medieval architecture.
The city is also a cultural hot spot with
many events, activities, and exhibitions
that support and develop the arts on many
levels.
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ne of these events is the biennial Wall Of
Fame event on the Boulevard du Colombier.
Since 2013, 900 square meters of wall
space have been receiving a new coat of
paint and colors from graffiti artists and muralists from
the local region and abroad.
Complimented by bands, DJs, and the great
outdoors, on the 11th and 12th of September 2021,
TEENAGE KICKS gave residents and visitors a
much-needed breath of fresh air, outside and without
the covid restrictions and requirements for indoor
events. As the sun passed over, the onlookers passed
by on foot or by bike. Even the non-initiated felt the need
to stop and take a look, the mandatory telephone
photos as proof of what they had experienced that day.
↓ Anything boys can
do, girls can do just
as well. La Franz uses
every ladder step
available.
↑ A favored mode
of transport, the locals
on bicycles could
be seen in force, often
passing by each mural
more than once.
↓ Always packing a
punch, the black background
never fails
when it comes to contrast.
↓ TEENAGE KICKS.
The name that captures
the teenage kid
inside of us all.
← A breath of fresh air
outside. A welcomed
day out without all the
covid restrictions required
for indoor
events.
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← Not a single element
was not thought
out. From the most
complex to the most
simple concepts and
beyond.
↙ And above, the train
line. Many of the
passing passengers
were most likely unaware
of the magic
that was happening
below.
↑ Robotic, hypnotic.
A place where graffiti
styles and colors
clashed.
← Contemporary graffiti
with a little French
touch. TEENAGE
KICKS was a coming
together of talent.
← Heat from every direction
as the dynamic
Montana GOLD and
BLACK can colors lit
up the city of Rennes.
↓ Not like all the others.
Diversity was the
key ingredient for the
Biannual Hall Of Fame.
Some were oblivious to the significance of the international
graffiti-style writing talent in front of them that all
come together for this, the 5th edition of the biennial
event. Graffiti style writing letter styles of all descriptions
unfolded as the days rolled on. From the most
readable public styles to ultra-technical wildstyle
letters, all the way through to contemporary graffiti
abstraction. A little something for everyone with many
of the flavors European graffiti has to offer today. A
welcome change from isolation and bad news, and a
welcomed color upgrade to the local urban space.
Something for the locals to be proud of long after the
crowds had gone home.
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↓ Even the out-oftowners
exceeded
their goals. In this
case, MOST bringing
a little German
funk to the capital of
Brittany.
→ A great combination
of letters, characters,
and color.
↘ Old-school or newschool.
It didn‘t matter
as long as it had flavor.
↑ Armor on and ready
for battle, albeit
tongue in cheek.
↓↓ Finished with all
the trimmings. LA
FRANZ gives graffiti
a touch of the Italian
way.
→ „Smile, you’re out
on the streets and allowed
to have fun“.
That is what getting
your kicks is all about.
↓ No outline or a
really thick outline?
this one kept them
guessing.
YUBIA (SPAIN), LAIA (SPAIN), FRESH (SPAIN), DEMS
(SPAIN), LAFRANZ (ITALY), SOFIE (ITALY), HONEY
(GERMANY), MOST (GERMANY), FREDONE (GERMA-
NY), RIOT1394 (GERMANY), SMASH137 (SWITZER-
LAND), GOLDENGREEN (GERMANY), DIZE (PARIS),
BUNGLECED (METZ), RODES (METZ), STOM500
(STRASBOURG), MOMIES (MONTPELLIER), HOCTEZ
(PARIS), RESO (TOULOUSE), HAECK (BORDEAUX),DY-
VA (BORDEAUX), ZOIA (NANTES), DIPSE (NANTES),
ARNEM (NANTES), RWICK PX CREW (VANNES), &
HOFUS PX CREW (VANNES), OBSEN (Paris), SECRET
(Colombie), SETH (Paris) and MEST (Italy)
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SWEET UNO
Filling in the boxes
with a style
Location
Karlsruhe, Germany
Photography
@schreiberpoetter
Profile
@sweetunograffsport
↓ Piece by piece,
the puzzle of SWEET
garage doors in a
Montana BLACK
fading gradient come
together.
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Is it a piece, or is it a throw-up? German-based,
Swiss-born artist SWEET UNO has been pushing this
question in his graffiti practice for so long, the lines
have become so blurred that they may no longer be
relevant. For the recent indoor/outdoor contemporary
urban art event “ExpoStation” in conjunction with
TEAM COMBO, a series of spaces at the soon-to-be-refurbished
SYBEL CENTER in Karlsruhe became available
for artists to paint. And with the saying “creators
gotta create” in mind, this presented an excellent
opportunity for SWEET UNO to transform an unused
space into an outdoor highly opaque color gradient.
← Laid out and ready
for action, watching
SWEET UNO paint
graffiti is like watching
a speeding train
passing by.
↙ His favorite tool for
his favorite pastime.
The Montana BLACK
cans fit in his hands
like a glove.
↓ Shake well for optimum
results. SWEET
UNO is no stranger to
doing the prep-work.
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↑ There is no second
chance. When SWEET
UNO is ready to put on
the outline,
it has to be right the
first time.
↗ The calm before the
storm, or was that afterward?
The only
thing slowing the artist
down was the
downpour of rain before
the sun came out
again.
↗ The act of outlining
is not just a physical
one for SWEET UNO.
Like a dance or a performance,
his hands,
eyes, and body all
move in sync with his
mind.
There was no second chance for
SWEET UNO when it came to putting
on his final outlines. Every spray
stroke, line, and movement had to
be repeated in the same way
→ Almost there.
Filling in the boxes
one piece at a time.
The artist, who is renowned for his less is more
approach, came up with a concept that was completely
void of tricks or effects. The flavor of the day was one
unique throw-up/piece design, repeated throughout 10
garage doors, with the simple formula of Black outline,
and one dynamic color per door running in a smooth
color gradient. A concept that was light work for the
chosen Montana BLACK range colors that covered the
doors with ease and efficiency.
There was no second chance for SWEET UNO
when it came to putting on his final outlines. Every
spray stroke, line, and movement had to be repeated in
the same way to achieve the effect of having the same
piece repeating over and over again in a different
colored fill-in. Work that was made light by SWEET UNO
who made it look like an on-stage performance of
movement and vigor. There was nothing that could stop
him, except for the rain! But even that came to an end,
allowing the artist to bring his idea to completion. Take
a look here at how unused garages are turned into a
life-sized outdoor urban art gallery by SWEET UNO.
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Greek
Artist
Insane
51
Location
Photography Profile
Heidelberg, Germany Jordan Katz /
@insane51
MontanaCans
Let's talk about “Lust” –
Mural painted in Heidelberg
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A
Athens-based artist INSANE51 is far from
crazy as his artistic alter ego may suggest.
Born in 1992, it wasn't till 2007 as a 15-year
old that INSANE51 (aka Stathis Tsavalias)
picked up the spray can as an art-making tool to start
his new graffiti hobby. Classic graffiti style writing is far
from what he is known for today, so let's fast forward to
2021 to the annual METROPOLINK Festival in Heidelberg—Germany,
where we were lucky enough to not
only see the artwork “Lust” come to life, but also to
have a chat and learn more about what INSANE51 is
really famous for at the moment.
INSANE51 has found a red and blue
niche in street art that he has managed
to make his own. And with a
little help from his favorite Montana
BLACK and GOLD cans, INSANE51
brings those ideas to life!
← As haunting as it
is enchanting, watching
Insane51 create
his artworks is truly
captivating.
↑ ↗ A mixture of Montana
GOLD and BLACK
enables the artist to
reach his desired
goals. The perfect
combination for speed
and precision.
→ The tool that got the
concept started was
the simple plastic
lensed, red and blue
3D glasses.
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“WHAT IS ANAGLYPHIC ANYWAY”
As his image titled “Lust” came to life, the first question
we had was, “what is anaglyphic anyway”? This word we
often hear when reading articles referring to the artist.
The dictionary meaning told us “a composite picture
printed in two colors that produces a three-dimensional
image when viewed through spectacles having lenses
of corresponding colors”. For INSANE51, it was simply
the result of some pre-festival ideas that he experimented
with, after having being inspired by the 3D
movies you watch while wearing those funny 3D glasses.
Having painted and developed this style ever since
INSANE51 has found a red and blue niche in street art
that he has managed to make his own. And with a little
help from his favorite Montana BLACK and GOLD cans,
INSANE51 brings those ideas to life!
The mural “Lust”, which was being created for
the METROPOLINK festival in Heidelberg, Germany,
explores a new idea INSANE51 is working on internationally,
which puts the spotlight on the “The 7 Deadly
Sins”. The first of the series “Pride” was painted in his
hometown of Athens, enabling “Lust” to be the conversation-provoking
second mural in the series. ​
→ The calm before the
storm. Before the topic
of lust could get
started, the bulk of
the mural still had to
take shape.
↓ ↘ Layer by layer
we see how the abstract
patches of red
and blue color build an
anaglyphic image.
↓ ↘ ↘ Testing, testing,
1…2…3. A quick check
with the 3D glasses
to make sure everything
is going to plan.
The first of the series “Pride” was
painted in his hometown of Athens,
enabling “Lust” to be the conversation-provoking
second mural in the
series.
↙ There are many ways
to plot out elements
of a mural when working
large scale. But
what if you're painting
two murals in one? For
Insane51, masking
tape is as good a way
as any.
↓ Variations or red, and
variations of blue. The
basis of the 3D effect.
↓ ↓ All seasons, any
weather. The Montana
GOLD keeps on keeping
on.
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Artist in focus Insane51
109

For INSANE51, it was simply the
result of some pre-festival ideas
that he experimented with, after
having being inspired by the 3D
movies you watch while wearing
those funny 3D glasses.
↖ ↗ Once split through
the blue or red lens,
the mural can be divided
into two. One part
portrait of a man's
face and hands (in
blue), the other, skeletal
forms of the same
image in red.
“BURNED IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE”
In Roman mythology, the punishment for lust, the
second of the 7 sins was to be “burned in fire and
brimstone”. Although not as graphic as those words
might be, INSANE51 managed to capture essence of
the concept with an array of visual symbols such as
smoke and the color blue (the symbolic color of lust).
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“Lust”, the finished
mural as seen by naked
eyes without 3D
glasses.
Artist in focus Insane51
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SeA
Location
Boston, USA
Profile
@pangeaseed
@seawalls
Photography
Tré Packard
Walls
We are all in the same boat
Boston
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↑ Oceans of messages.
Some literal, some
conceptual. Or in this
case a bit of both.
→ A birds-eye view of
East Boston. Although
the view is not the
point of focus at this
moment.
in 2021, the PangeaSeed Foundation returned to the
city of Boston Massachusetts in the United States,
for the second of its Sea Walls mural festivals for
10 days of ARTivism. For the uninitiated, there are
probably already a few questions to answer. What is
PangeaSeed Foundation, what is Sea Walls, and why in
East Boston? And what is ARTivism anyway? Let’s start
from the beginning to build up the picture for this
important project.
The PangeaSeed Foundation headed by Tré
Packard was initiated in 2012 as a non-profit organization
set up to create public awareness of the health of
our oceans through the creation of art, murals, public
speaking, and workshops. The outcome of these
creative undertakings often resulted in the strengthening
of communities which intern resulted in actions
towards solutions and further public awareness. As the
famous French explorer, conversationalist, filmmaker,
scientist, photographer, author, and researcher Jacques
Cousteau once said, “we are all in the same boat”.
↓ Regardless of it being
an international
city, Boston boasts a
green backdrop for
artists at work.
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One aspect of the PangeaSeed Foundation was
the initiation of the Sea Walls — Artists for Oceans
program. In the form of a traveling mural festival that
encompasses the creation of artwork and workshops
based on the “save our oceans” theme, Sea Walls now
boasts the creation of over 450+ murals in over 18
countries worldwide.
East Boston has hosted Sea Walls in 2020 and
2021 as a fundamental location of the Sea Walls
program due to the particular vulnerability of the region
to flooding and increased heat due to climate change.
Its geography means there is a substantial risk to both
its land-based and water-based inhabitants. Boston
East plays host to rich environmental diversity that will
suffer gravely as the water levels and water temperatures
rise.
↑ From the top down,
Shepard Fairey brings
his unique touch to
the Sea Walls itinerary.
↙ “Are we done yet?
That moment before
Fairey and his team
down tools after a job
well done.
↓ “Protect the Blue
Planet. One Ocean-
One People”. The Sea
Walls event is not just
about great art, it’s
also about raising
community awareness
on the health and
protection of our
oceans.
Boston East plays host to rich environmental
diversity that will suffer gravely as the
water levels and water temperatures rise.
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In the form of a traveling mural festival that
encompasses the creation of artwork and
workshops based on the “save our oceans”
theme, Sea Walls now boasts the creation
of over 450+ murals in over 18 countries
worldwide.
↓ All the colors of the
ocean and beyond.
The Montana GOLD
range is the fuel for
the Sea Walls creative
engine.
→ Mask , gloves, and
an umbrella. The other
tools of the trade
when not working in
the shade.
→ Murals of all shapes
and sizes are featured
at Sea Walls events
which is why it has
such a large reach to
the general public as
well as the international
street art audience.
← The communication
function of letters.
The basis of graffiti,
the forefather of contemporary
street art.
↓ You know it looks
good when even your
bird wants you to stop
so it can take a look.
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↑ The black background
shortly before
the wave of color commences.
← Social and spiritual
significance is hard to
achieve in public art,
making this piece
even more engaging.
↓ A mural as unique as
the wall it is painted
on with a clear statement
about the impact
of plastic on our
oceans.
A slogan the PangeaSeed Foundation
celebrates proudly is, “a drop of paint can
create an ocean of change”. And don’t our
oceans need it?
The PangeaSeed Foundation set out on a
mission to spread awareness of the vital issues concerning
ocean health and sustainability (such as plastic
pollution, overfishing, and increased water temperature),
by working with artists and communities to create
artwork that identifies these topics in the public space.
With the merging of art and social activism, they coined
the term ARTivism.
A slogan the PangeaSeed Foundation celebrates
proudly is, “a drop of paint can create an ocean
of change”. And don’t our oceans need it? If it isn’t
rising seas levels, overfishing, or plastic pollution
getting public attention, there are many other aspects
of ocean health that the Sea Walls artists put under the
public microscope. Environmental pollution and the
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eduction of plastic waste are environmental that
Montana Cans knows all too well, which is why it prides
itself in reducing plastic waste and its carbon footprint
by having developed the lidless can. The obvious
aspect of no lids on the cans means less plastic, however,
the reduction in can height also leads to more cans
in a smaller space which results in a reduced carbon
footprint during transportation. These as well as
manufacturing to the highest environmental standards
are just some of the aspects that support
their partnership with the PangeaSeed Foundation
which uses Montana Cans products as the art-making
tools of choice for furthering their cause.
↓ A closeup of the artist
and their art. A picture
of satisfaction.
↓ Learning from each
other as street art
makes its way into the
education facilities of
Boston bringing the
message to those
who need to know
about it the most.
↑ In a cocoon of
sound, many artists
create in a musical
world of their own,
undistracted from
what goes on around
them.
Environmental pollution and the reduction
of plastic waste are environmental that
Montana Cans knows all too well, which is
why it prides itself in reducing plastic waste
and its carbon footprint by having developed
the lidless can.
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↑ There is no escaping
the potentially
beautiful relationship
between humans and
the ocean.
→ A homage to the animals
that make the
waters so amazing.
Putting a positive light
on one of the masters
of the seas, the shark.
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← A balance of positive
and negative
space, as this artist
cleverly negotiates
the architecture of his
substrate.
↓ Birds, reliant on the
fruits of our waterways
for their survival.
A refletion of the
health of our water
systems.
In 2021, yet another host of amazing artists
contributed to making Boston even more beautiful than
it was before. Artists such as Shepard Fairey, Felipe
Otiz, Taj Francis, It’s A Living, Dragon76, and Nneka
Jones (to name a few), all put in where it counted to
bring the cry for help from our oceans onto the public
radar. The vocabulary of visual languages used within
the artworks was as broad and diverse as the creatures
and organisms that live in our oceans. An explosion of
color on a varying array of surfaces brought the oceans
onto the streets, and beyond. Thanks to the online and
social media channels from around the world that help
to spread the PangeaSeed and the Sea Walls message
to screens globally, it isn’t just the residents and
visitors of Boston that can enjoy the artworks.
The vocabulary of visual languages used
within the artworks was as broad and diverse
as the creatures and organisms that
live in our oceans.
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↑ The Sea Walls message
in the words of
the artist. “Protect
what you love”
↓ “Coexist”. A mural
that tackles the notion
of how humans
can coexist with the
animals and environment
of planet earth.
→ Like a tattoo for a
wall, “Death To Plastic”
is a message that gets
no resistance.
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SEA CHANGE – A DECADE
OF ARTIVISM FOR OCEANS
10 Years of ARTivism
Location
Hawaii, USA
Profile
@pangeaseed
@seawalls_
Photography
Tré Packard
↑ SEA CHANGE – A
decade of ARTivism
for Oceans. Even the
cover is a piece of art.
↓ Like a mural from a
Sea Walls event, the
SEA CHANGE book
has had every attention
to detail paid.
↑ Like an ocean over
the artwork, the SEA
CHANGE book cover
adds an extra touch
of class to this unique
publication.
↓ The ocean based
photos by Pangea-
Seed Foundation
founder Tré Packard
put context on the
cause.
on EARTH DAY 2022, the Pangea Seed
Foundation celebrates 10 years of the “Sea
Walls - Artists for oceans” project with the
release of a limited edition book. The book
titled SEA CHANGES - A DECADE OF ARTIVISM relives
a selection of the 450+ artworks created for the Sea
Walls events. Being released on EARTH DAY, a day that
the world unites to face environmental issues of all
kinds, it seemed only fitting that the celebration of 10
years of art activism in the form of the SEA CHANGES
book should see the public release.
The book titled SEA CHANGES –
A DECADE OF ARTIVISM relives a
selection of the 450+ artworks
created for the Sea Walls events.
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Based on the actions of their art creation, and
non-profit programs, the book serves as a short retrospective
of the Sea Walls achievements over the last
decade. Featuring 100 artists, the book not only covers
some of the mural highlights from the Sea Walls
program but also features original artworks and unique
underwater photography by PangeaSeed Foundation
founder Tré Packard. The photos, which were taken
while in the field for PangeaSeed projects around the
world, illuminate and pay homage to the sea life that the
PangeaSeed Foundation aims to protect.
Based on the actions of their art
creation, and non-profit programs,
the book serves as a short retrospective
of the Sea Walls achievements
over the last decade.
→ Zoe Keller, “Octopodes”.
Just one of the
quality artist print edition
artworks featured.
↑ Austrian artist
NYCHOS shows his
personal perspec -
tive on life beneath
the sea.
The photos, which were taken
while in the field for PangeaSeed
projects around the world, illuminate
and pay homage to the sea life
that the PangeaSeed Foundation
aims to protect.
↑ A work in progress
featuring the American
artist David Rice
and his mural, “Beyond
Boundaries”.
→ Life in our oceans,
the source of inspiration
for many of the
Sea Walls murals
captured through the
lens of Tré Packard.
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Set to be an art book for art-lovers, ocean-lovers,
and collectors alike, SEA CHANGES - A DECADE OF
ARTIVISM will be released for general sale in April 2022.
Focusing on the six major issues of ocean health today
including plastic pollution, overfishing, and climate
change, the book will be in a limited release of 2000
copies which will be accompanied by launch events and
book signings in key cities.
Montana Cans would like to congratulate the
team at the PangeaSeed Foundation for all their efforts
and achievements in the last 10 years. We look forward
to supporting them in partnership in the future with
optimistic anticipation of seeing the artworks their
programs create.
Focusing on the six major issues of
ocean health today including plastic
pollution, overfishing, and climate
change, the book will be in a limited
release of 2000 copies which will
be accompanied by launch events
and book signings in key cities.
↓ Real-life, and life as
created by the artist
Kilian Eng from Sweden.
Both rely on
each other for a prosperous
future.
↑ More often than not,
Sea Walls murals carry
messages far beyond
the visuals on
offer to the viewer.
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↓ Life in the ocean
from the perspective
of those who live in it.
Happy
10-year
anniversary
PangeaSeed!
↓ Lost under the sea.
Engaging and imaginative,
only at a second
glance is it clear
that this artwork is
the work of an artist.
↑ A marriage of methods.
Typography, animals,
oceans, and
much, much more
come together in one
artwork.
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Big doesn’t have to
mean better. But in
the case of this Dside
mural in Napier New
Zealand, it’s definitely
an eye-catcher.
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LOW
BROS
Low Bros- Transforming environments near you.
The Low Bros have been making moves in
the international mural scene for quite
some time. As their projects get more and
more elaborate, we are constantly impressed
by their use of the Montana Cans
products that they choose to work with. It
is not only their image content that keeps
crowds watching, it is also their high-quality
technique and application that keeps
their artwork “up there” with the best of
them.
Profile
@low_bros
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Production Low Bros

“Passage”
Mural by
LOW BROS
The new artistic gateway to
Juan les Pins, France
↑ A short moment of
contemplation and
some sun on their
backs before it‘s back
to the scissor lift.
Profile
@low_bros
@coulheuresdautomne
Location
Juan les Pins, France
Photography
@low_bros
Located exactly at the passage between
Antibes and Juan les Pins,
the mural marks one of the entrances
to the Juan les Pins seaside resort
← Up high in the
clouds. That is if
there was any. This
blue-sky day offers
ideal painting conditions.
Managing the fine (yet tense) line between
tradition and progression is what the LOW
BROS from Hamburg-Germany do best.
The brothers Christoph and Florin
Schmidt who make up the artistic duo have become
well known for their retro-futuristic approach to making
art and murals. In their latest large-scale mural called
“Passage”, the duo have created a new artistic gate into
the Juan les Pins region of the French Riviera.
Beware of the wolves!
The figure of the wolf is normally one that
communicates fear, respect, or tension in artworks and
cultural stories. That is unless it is in a LOW BROS wolf.
For the LOW BROS, the wolf has become an iconic
symbol much like an avatar, that helps viewers navigate
the LOW BROS visual spaces. Located exactly at the
passage between Antibes and Juan les Pins, the mural
marks one of the entrances to the Juan les Pins seaside
resort. In a context that seems perfect for the imagery,
their wolves, structures, and retro digital spaces which
appear to still run on floppy discs are given a contemporary
feel as if streaming live from anywhere on earth.
Depth, color, and palms bring the Hawaiian shirt feeling
that is complemented by the smell of sea air and waves
rolling in, in the distance.
→ Blocking out the
bulk of the mural,
on-lookers are far
from informed as to
what the Low Bros
have for them ahead.
The work created in the context of the Festival
Coul’Heures d’Automne is a prime example of when art
gives back to its location. Negotiating the shape of the
building and the context of its location, the LOW BROS
managed to create a neighborhood-friendly concept.
The blue of the background sky, present in a welcoming
mural that shines with dynamic Montana GOLD colors
and layers of acrylic paint. The breeze blew calmly as
the sun shined on the backs of the LOW BROS, raised
above sea level in the comfort of their scissor lift. Or at
least we can imagine it was that way by the looks of
their short film which captured the making of “Passage”.
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← The final touches. If
you didn‘t know before,
you do now. Low
Bros
The Low Bros’ work mostly deals
with ambivalences, especially in the
field of tension between tradition
and progression
Video Link
vimeo.com/646489363
↓ „X marks the spot“,
or „Click here to close
the screen“? PAS-
SAGE brings the digital
to the analog.
The mural “Passage” speaks about the social change
towards an increasingly digitized and global society
and the simultaneous individualization of living conditions
(in the cities) and the resulting reduction in the
status of rather „unattractive“ but essential work.
The Low Bros’ works mostly deals with ambivalences,
especially in the field of tension between
tradition and progression achived through the elements
created in their retro futuristic worlds.
This wall is the perfect example of the involvement
of the inhabitants in the process of creation and
artistic transmission of the Festival Coul’Heures
d’Automne. The mural works as the new artistic gate of
Juan les Pins.
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The completed work
PASSAGE stands
proud, just as the residents
who are glad
that their building is
now a work of art.
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LOW BROS mural
in Annecy, France
Giving new faces to urban spaces
Thanks to “La Friche des rails” in France, which is
a project that’s beautifying a less aesthetic part
of its host city, the Hamburg brothers Christoph
and Florin Schmidt have taken their iconic
retro-futuristic wolves to the otherwise charming city of
Annecy. In a 3 year government-funded project aiming to
improve the urban environment of the region, the LOW
BROS as they are also known, were called in to make a
mega mural in the picturesque place also referred to as
“Le Bassin” (an artificially created water basin). On a
blank walled hangar, their magical mural came to life,
with a focus as they put it, “the human longing for
control and availability”. But what does that mean? The
mural looks at the human desire to constantly minimize
coincidences and risks. A logical progress a reader may
think, but the LOW BROS are asking us to consider if we
lose more than we gain in this unexciting quest for
control. Is the journey more exhilarating than the final
destination of possessing something?
→ Regardless of the
surface, the Low Bros
know how to work with
all the challenges.
Location
Annecy, France
Photography
Juliette Travers,
Anne-Laure Chemin,
Marc Domage
The mural looks at the human
desire to constantly minimize
coincidences and risks
↑ Perspective. A challenge
for every mural
artist working on large
scale artworks. Another
strength of the
Low Bros artworks.
← From Montana
BLACK, to GOLD, and
back again. The right
tools for every job.
LA FRICHE DES RAILS
While some think deeply about this message, others are
fulfilled visually with the other aspects of the mural.
Visually, we see three variations of the teen wolf character,
positioned centrally while other elements and
images challenge the spatial depth we see, and remind
us of the push and pull between analog and digital,
which the LOW BROS are famous for. Is it the future? Or
is it the recent past? In today’s accelerated world, it is
hard to know. The perfectly painted geometric wolves
with their vibrant Montana GOLD and BLACK can colors,
partially float in a pool of symbols. All with those unique
LOW BROS aesthetics.
THE HUMAN LONGING FOR CONTROL
AND AVAILABILITY
Reminding us of the push between analog and digital
Regardless of if the viewer looks at the mural philosophically,
or simply for visual appreciation, it offers
something for everyone and helps bring the community
interaction back into the urban landscape.
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„LE BASSIN“ / ANNECY, FRANCE
An artificially created water basin
Our mural deals with the human longing for control and
availability. While shaping the world around us we are
constantly trying to minimize coincidences and avoiding
dangers and risks. This seems to be a logical
progress, but is there a point where we lose more than
we are gaining? Isn’t the ambiguous, coincidental and
uncontrollable part of the excitement? And the longing
often more exhilarating than the possession?
On another layer the work examines space and the
varying experience of spatial depth, both, in the analog
and the digital realm.
We are particularly interested in the tension
between tradition and progress and how humans find
their way in today’s accelerated world.
The geometric wolves function here like a kind
of avatar and serve as projection surfaces for human
characteristics, so-called anthropomorphisms.
→ Up close and personal.
The marriage of
analog and digital is
explored within the
notions of nature and
color.
↓ German efficiency.
The mural takes shape
as the Low Bros work
on two scissor lifts
side by side.
Our mural deals with the human
longing for control and availability.
While shaping the world around us
we are constantly trying to minimize
coincidences and avoiding dangers
and risks
↓↓ Basking in the sun,
the Low Bros take a
moment to pose for
the camera after a job
well done.
↓ Yellow with black
eyes, the „smiley face“
is a common feature
in many Low Bros artworks.
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The mural was part of the La Friche des
rails, Parc éphémère des Trois Fontaines
Bruit du Frigo project.
For those that attended the festival, the La Frichedes
rails served as a fun and poetic set design that was
installed in the abandoned railway yard in Annecy’s,
Trois Fontaines neighborhood. To create this installation
the Bruit du frigo collective drew on the site’s
strong identity. A collection of unusual railroad cars
traveled along imaginary rails through plants that were
growing wild on the site. These wooden platforms could
be used in many ways including as picnic tables, gaming
tables, lounge chairs, stands, stages, etc, providing
space for families to enjoy the festival and be together.
Interventions of a graphic nature coordinated
by the Annecian collective Art By Friends livened up the
installation. The Low Bros mural found its home on a
neighboring hangar which proved to be an ideal surface
for the duo to create on, while brightening the neighborhood
generally which is the mission of the local council
to achieve needed redevelopment and reinvigoration of
this neighborhood over the next 3-year period.
The artist Sophie Weidler-Bauchez intervenes
on the ground with the realization of a monumental map
of the district.
Website
www.annecy-paysages.com/en/la-friche-des-rails-ap2021-en/
The Low Bros mural found its home
on a neighboring hangar which
proved to be an ideal surface for the
duo to create on
↑↑ Watching on as
the festival unfolds,
bringing people, color,
and sound together as
one.
← La Friche des rails
Parc. Recreating urban
spaces to make
them more user-friendly
for the locals
and visitors.
↑ Now a space for
community creativity,
the Low Bros mural offers
a vibrant backdrop
as opposed to industrial
gray metal
sheets.
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Child-friendly wolves
look over as children
enjoy themselves in
the warmth of the sun.
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135

The calm after the
storm. The Low Bros
artwork rests as the
crowds have long
gone home. Watching
and waiting for the
next chance to shine.
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Art a
La
MArina
Project Art a La Marina in Valencia
Walking along a beachside promenade can
be one of the most enjoyable moments of a
summer day. The sun shining, the wind
blowing, and the sound of waves rolling are
hard to top.
Location
Valencia, Spain
Photography
PARETS
Profile
@paretsforum
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That is unless you add world-class graffiti and
street art to the experience. The Art a La
Marina at the Marina de Valencia did just that.
Since December 2020, 10 murals have been
created in the beachside area of Marina de Valencia,
making the journey through the area for tourists and
locals an even greater sensory pleasure.
↓ Graffiti meets design,
where the ocean
meets the sun. SAWE
stirs the pot of graffiti
ingredients for a
unique visual result.
→ There is no escaping
the allure of
SAWE’s hand and the
lines of a spray can.
↘ Artworks that follow
the lines of the
surrounding environment
can be a colorful
adventure at Art a
La Marina in Valencia.
10 murals have been created in the
beachside area of Marina de Valencia,
making the journey through the
area for tourists and locals an even
greater sensory pleasure.
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139

← The less is more
approach. Black,
white, and some good
ideas make for engaging
public art.
↓ Taking a call on the
job. The modern life
of a mural artist.
↑ No wall is too short,
too long, or too high
for Gordo Pelota as
long as the sun is
shining, and the paint
isn’t finished.
Commissioned by the PARETS organization,
Art a La Marina featured both local and international
creative giants such as Felipe PANTONE, Gordo Pelota
(Buenos Aires), 2SHY (Paris), LAIA (Barcelona),
ROSH333 (Elche, Spain), NANO4814 (Vigo, Spain),
Spok Brillor (Madrid), Marta La Peña (Soria, Spain),
LETS OR NOT (Valencia, Spain), Marina Marco (Valencia),
and SAWE (Barcelona).
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↑ A stunning point
where black meets
blue along the seaside.
One of many
small focal points
within the larger context
of this mural by
LETS OR NOT.
↑ A diverse array of
color and graphic elements,
yet a connection
to graffiti and typography
is ever
present.
↓ The “highlight” is
an integral part of
graffiti writing culture.
Here interpreted
in yet another unique
way.
Powered by the color of Montana
BLACK and GOLD, large-format
mural styles of every description,
form, and color came to life over the
last 6 months making going to the
beach in Marina de Valencia, like a
treasure hunt of art.
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141

← With nothing more
than blue and white,
this square shaped
wall comes alive.
→ Waving the local
flag, the Valencian
artist Marina Marco
brings some local flavor
to the international
lineup.
↑ Zoom in: gradients
juxtaposed next to
opaque color. A composition
of graphic
art framed within a
larger work of art.
→ Zoom out: eyes,
mouths, and noses
radiate with vibrant
color. What is it that
they are reacting to?
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↓ Palm trees, and
smily faces. Laia
presents some classic
graffiti camouflaged
within the
bright palette of the
local environment.
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143

↓ „Lucy in the sky
with diamonds“. Even
the Beetles would
have liked to see
2SHY’s finished wall.
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↓ Shine brightly or
fade out? With the
Montana BLACK as
fill-in colors, shining
brightly is the only
way.
→ Creative check
mate, or just another
visual challenge to
overcome? With the
sun on your back, it‘s
best to stop and think
for a moment.
← Graffiti elevates.
Whether it brings color
into our communities
or puts artists
like 2SHY up on ladders
to create their
artwork.
↓ Looking from below
is often the best way
to see things better
for when you are up
and in front of a large
mural.
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145

Off the back of the recent spotlight Art a La
Marina project in Marina de Valencia, Spain, the wellknown
and locally-based graffiti fine artist Felipe
PANTONE, also had his chance to enhance the local
scenery.
Powered by the color of Montana BLACK and
GOLD, large-format mural styles of every description,
form, and color came to life over the last 6 months
making going to the beach in Marina de Valencia, like a
treasure hunt of art.
↑ Elements of crockery
or symbols of culture?
Possibly both,
as Marta La Peña
challenges the passing
traffic to think a
little deeper.
↓ Spok Brillor turns
his simple structures
into a unique interpretation
of his name.
All served up in the
flavor of graffiti.
↑ There are two ways
to look at a situation.
As a problem, or with
a solution. And not
having a ladder is not
a problem worth worrying
about on this
day.
↓ Even if the artist
takes a break, Montana
BLACK and
GOLD cans are always
ready for action.
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↓ Claiming number 1,
Felipe PANTONE
with his trademark
digitization with
spray paint.
↑ It’s not how big
you are, it’s how big
you think. And if you
think big, there is a
good chance you will
paint big.
↓ Optically fulfilling,
gray tones fade as dynamic
reds, yellows,
blues, and greens
take our attention.
Making the journey through the area
for tourists and locals an even greater
sensory pleasure.
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147

→ It’s only two steps,
but they make all the
difference when it
comes to reaching for
the top.
→ A melting pot of
mark making all with
the added flavor of
spray paint.
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↑ Precision time. After
the larger surfaces
are blocked in, the
Montana BLACK and
GOLD cans are called
in to do their thing.
For those lucky enough to visit the
location, it is not hard to find the
murals if you follow your instinct.
↑ With the ocean
beside you, the sun
above you and a
mural in front of
you, it doesn’t get
much better.
→ Contemplating
what goes where is
easily done for
ROSH333 with the
sound of the sea rolling
in the background.
For those lucky enough to visit the location, it is
not hard to find the murals if you follow your instinct.
For those experiencing the artwork from the comfort of
home, take a look here and imagine the sea breeze in
your face while enjoying the art.
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About RAw
mAterials
And rising
prices
What’s behind raw materials price increases?
Profile
@montanacans
Photography
Daniel Schreiber
Montana Cans
You may have visited your local graffiti,
paint, art & craft, or hardware store and
wondered why the prices of Montana Cans
and other spray paints or paint in general
have risen. Of course, the arrival of the
corona pandemic and the forced stoppages
of many industries across the globe had
a major impact on this scenario. An increased
demand evolved and implicated a
lack of availability. The current events in
eastern europe are driving forces for further
price instability.
150
Insight Raw Materials

← Nearly every element
of a can has
some connection or
process that requires
crude oil.
T
o give you a little insight about the key materials
used in aerosol manufacturing. Crude oil
plays a major role as it is the source of many
other materials used in a spray can, however
even more significant factors are the raising in the price
of solvents like Acetone, Ethyl Acetate, Methyl Acetate,
Vinyl, and Acrylic Emulsions, the massive surge in the
price of tin plate which spray cans are made of, and the
gases used to propel the paint like Propan and Butan. It
is not just one element in the production of spray cans
that has risen in price, it is most of them! And most of
these ingredients are in some way connected to the
price and availability of oil.
The development and availability of Acetone
have been one of the most alarming factors in our
industry. Acetone is one of the main liquid ingredients
in paint that keeps it fluid and helps it dry. It is a derivative
of petrol manufacture, a product of crude oil, and
can only be produced in controlled quantities each year
by its manufacturers. If world consumption of acetone
increases, new plants to make it need to be created.
The development and re-establishment of the steel
industry post-pandemic have also meant that prices
have increased exorbitantly. And if it is not the prices
that have risen, the availability of steel and tin plate has
decreased as those buying are doing so in larger
amounts to catch up on manufacturing that didn’t
happen during pandemic restrictions.
↑ Color consistency
is paramount for
quality. But color
without chemicals
and gases won’t
spray it out of a can.
It is not just one element in the
pro duction of spray cans that has
risen in price, it is most of them!
And most of these ingredients
are in some way connected to the
price and availability of oil.
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Once the world thought it came to terms with
the coronavirus and all its new considerations, some of
us thought that things may be getting back to normal.
That is until new challenges hit the producers of spray
paint raw materials. Extreme weather of prolonged
freezing temperatures played havoc on refineries and
chemical producers who were forced to shut down and
unable to produce materials safely. This created a
domino effect worldwide. The re-start of consumption
of Asian-made goods meant that an extreme demand
for raw materials, containers, and shipping space was
also concentrated in that region. For European producers,
the increase in demand for goods (such as spray
paint) with decreased access to raw materials was
compounded by a shortage of containers, container
space, and transport vehicles that were no longer able
to move goods efficiently, leading to increasing costs
and massive delays throughout the whole transport
sector. The development of all these trends has led to
prices of just about all goods and services skyrocketing
globally in nearly all areas of life.
The scarcity of shipping space worldwide
causes a huge impact on pricing as well. Even if goods
are available to supply the shipping companies only can
offer very volatile service.
It should not be forgotten that we are in this all
together. To bridge the gap of uncertainty it is important
to remain positive. The times ahead will be challenging.
Not just for the producers and consumers of
spray cans, but all manufacturing industries.
Once the world thought it came to
terms with the coronavirus and all
its new considerations, some of us
thought that things may be getting
back to normal.
↑ When they are not
keeping the quality at
its peak, our lab team
is always on the lookout
for better ways to
do things.
← What’s that sound
in your can? These
are the mixing balls
that help keep your
highly pigmented
Montana Cans paint
colors mixed to perfection.
→→ Countless ingredients
go into every
can, of every color, in
the Montana Cans
spray paint ranges.
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F.A.Q.
Frequently asked Questions
Will this affect the quality of Montana Cans?
To the best of our ability the quality and performance of
Montana Cans will remain as high as it has been thus
far. Our Laboratories and R&D teams are working
vigorously to resolve any issues in raw material supply
that may arise, as well as developing new technologies
for a sustainable future.
When will this current situation end?
How do other major industries affect the
prices of Montana Cans products?
All major industries such as the automotive and furniture
industries are reliant on chemicals for all aspects
of their production. If their supply on these chemicals
decreases but their demand increases, it affects the
prices of chemical products worldwide. For example,
oils for cars, foam for seats & mattresses, coatings to
paint and protect, or chemicals to create the glue that
holds things together are just some of the contexts that
major industry uses the same chemicals required to
produce spray paint. If the price of these raw materials
increases, so do many elements of our everyday life,
including the cost of producing spray paint.
Although analysts can predict and diagnose the current
state of raw material prices and demands, nobody
knows when, if, or how these current trends will develop.
As long as the elements of nature are in control of the
weather conditions, producers, distributers, and
re-sellers, are all working together to maintain the best
supply possible, at the best possible price.
As long as the elements of nature
are in control of the weather conditions,
producers, distributers, and
re-sellers, are all working together
to maintain the best supply possible,
at the best possible price.
Why have the prices increased
so drastically?
Believe it or not, the prices of spray cans have been
below what they should be for nearly three decades.
Regardless of the continual increase in prices of raw
materials, can manufacturers, distributors, and re-sellers
have all partially absorbed the price increases to try
and keep the development in retail price as low and
slow as possible. However, the current situation is
extreme and was unforeseeable. Some chemical
produces even stating closure or decreased production
due to “force majeure”. Making the price increases
required to maintain the stable production of spray
cans greater and more rapid than the industry has
passed on since the early 1990’s.
Are Spray paint suppliers making more
money now?
The new trends in raw material prices does not mean
that producers like Montana Cans are making more
profit on their products. The price developments are
literally just to balance out the ever-increasing costs to
produce the products that you love.
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ICONIC SERIES CANTWO
“Cotton Candy”
With a graffiti writing career that expands well over 30 years, CANTWO has
rightfully earned his place as a recognized international graffiti icon. This
is why we welcome the release of the Montana Cans ICONIC SERIES can,
“Can2 Cotton Candy”. As an extension of the pre-existing Can2 Cotton Candy
G6210 color of the Montana GOLD range, this limited edition can shares
the same premium paint formula, color qualities, and performance of the
GOLD range version.​Limited edition.
An iconic blockbuster
for the release of the
“Can2 Cotton Candy”
Iconic Series can.
See pages 30–39 for
the full story.
2
CANTWO ICONIC Pinset
Pin Set
To celebrate more than three generations of committed graffiti writing
practice and the release of his Montana Cans Icon Series can, we are proud
to present the CANTWO Montana Icon Series can Pin-Set. The set boasts
two classic CANTWO designs starting with the iconic “CANTWO” tag
(50mm × 31mm) in gold and white, and a stylized mini spray can pin (20mm
x 36mm) in black, white, and orange, featuring his historically re-occurring
“X” symbol which was the former health and safety symbol for “irritation”.
Each pin is made of high-quality soft enamel and is fitted with two sturdy
steel pins for secure fastening. The pins are able to be attached to clothing,
jackets, bags, and other soft materials, and is prestigiously presented in a
100mm × 100mm × 30mm box, which itself is embellished with a golden
“CANTWO” tag.
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3
GOLD True Tone Swatch
Color Chart
The Montana GOLD True Tone Color Chart has just been reissued to include
all the products used by artists and creative professionals. Aside from the
practical new cardboard package which will provide extra protection from
UV exposure, you will find the latest release Montana GOLD Gray tone colors
and newly released Effect sprays like the Montana METALLIC and GLASS
Paint ranges. The Montana GOLD True Tone Color Chart is the ideal tool for
artists or creative professionals requiring premium results.
4
Montana Cans Enamel Mug
“TYPO LOGO”
Painting in the sun is not only fun, but it can also be exhausting. Avoid dehydration
or broken cups with the Montana Enamel Mug “TYPO LOGO”. This
sturdy metal mug is coated in durable beige enamel, that is cook-top, dishwasher
and campfire-friendly. Embellished with decorative spray paint
over-spray and the Montana TYPO LOGO in the black and red colorway, this
almost unbreakable vessel is travel-ready, or perfect for home and studio
use. Hand-made in Europe, its 95mm radius and 80mm height offers 300ml
of hot or cold liquid filling capacity. At 170gm of weight (unfilled), taking a
drink break has never been so easy.
5
BLACK Artist Edition #21 SICOER
High Pressure Graffiti Spray Paint
More than two decades have passed since the Polish graffiti writer,
street bomber, and artist SICOER had started his graffiti journey, which
has now led him to the unique position as a forerunner in the creating of
artworks focussing on the development of the tag. We welcome the release
of the 21st edition of the Montana BLACK Artist Series cans featuring
the SICOER BLK5270 Sorrento Blue.
For the release of the
21st Montana BLACK
Artist Edition can,
Sicoer makes light
work of creating a
hybrid between tagging
and piecing. See
pages 10–17 for the
full story.
BLK 5270
Sorrento
Blue
PIGMENTS: N.A.
LIGHTFASTNESS: N.A.
COVERAGE: OPAQUE
CMYK: C100 M90 Y20 K4
RGB: R36 G50 B125
HEX: #102E88
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6
5 Panel Caps
Unisex Montana 5-Panel Cap
There is no wrong season to wear a cap. With the new Montana 5-Panel Caps, wearers can protect
their heads in style and comfort. Available in the traditional Montana TYPO LOGO design (in white
font) on a black or blue cap, or the Sergey Shapiro STICK TAG design (in white font) on the timeless
color black, the unisex Montana 5-Panel Cap offers taped seams for extra strength and support as
well as moisture absorbent inner liners for comfort. The famous #GERMANSPRAYPAINT hashtag is
woven discretely on the back adjustable closures, which enable a perfect fit for nearly any head size.
These 100% cotton caps are the ideal headwear for all seasons, for anybody, anywhere.
7
Cotton Bag Superspray
High-quality 100% cotton bag
If there is anyone who knows the value of a brick wall, it’s the German artist
SUPERSPRAY. A lot of SUPERSPRAY’s artwork plays out on this iconic
graffiti painting surface which is why he created the new Montana Cotton
bag design, “BRICK BLACK”. Bringing our focus back to the essentials of
the Montana BLACK can and the much-needed brick wall, this quirky double-sided
design in white print, features an untouched brick wall on one
side, and an illustration of double-handed Montana BLACK can action
painting over the same wall pattern on the other. Printed on a 38 x 42cm
black, high-quality 100% cotton bag, “BRICK BLACK” is the next addition
to your Montana Cotton bag collection.
Clever designs with
humor and skill.
Learn more about the
artist Superspray in
our Superspray feature
article on pages
88–95.
8
Cotton Bag CLOAK
High-quality 100% cotton bag
Nobody knows better than the Malaysian artist
CLOAKWORK that you have to be ready when
opportunity knocks. “Always Prepared” is the
first of two designs by CLOAKWORK for the
Montana Cotton Bag range. Capturing the essence
of CLOAKWORK’s wit, ability, and style,
“ALWAYS PREPARED” is a cool mix of humor, illustration,
and graffiti culture. The design is
featured in green print on a 38 x 42cm white,
high-quality 100% cotton bag, suggesting that
we should always be ready for anything. From
those obligatory shopping trips for milk and
bread through to those unplanned spraycations,
a Montana Cans Cotton bag should always be in
reaching distance.
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1 x RUN Collabo Can
Blue Magic
The Detroit-based publishing house 1XRUN has been steadily going about
its business since 2010. What started as a small gallery space in the then,
regenerating creative melting pot of Detroit, has since become one of the
global online destinations for the purchase of limited edition art prints.
The celebration of the 1XRUN 11th anniversary was the perfect occasion
to create a can as unique as the artwork it can create. A tool that is the
icon of art on and from the streets. The preferred tool for muralists and
graffiti writers globally. Within this recipe, the 1XRUN x Montana Cans collabo
can was born. A beautiful extension of the Montana GOLD color “Blue
Magic”, that is loaded with the Montana Skinny black/black cap, for precision
and aesthetics.
Teamwork is worth
celebrating. The
1XRUN collabo can is
more than just another
collectible. Read
the full story on pages
40–41
10
Pins BLACK CAN + Logo
Montana Pin series
The Montana Pin series welcomes the addition of the Montana BLACK
Can and LOGO Pins to this exciting range of merchandising products.
Both as a collectible item, or practical addition to the personalizing of your
private belongings, each pin is fitted with two secure fasteners for carefree
attachment to clothes, jackets, bags, or any soft material surfaces.
Made of high-quality soft enamel, their vibrant colors and cool designs
are destined to be a timeless addition to any collection.
11
Counter Mat – DON´T GET BUSTED
Montana Counter Mat
The DON’T GET BUSTED mat is made of the same sturdy PVC vinyl material
as the existing counter mat range and is cut in the practical 40 x 25cm
sizing. The 3 color embossed image features a small Montana TYPO
LOGO located on the bottom right-hand side, while centrally, knowing
eyes peer from the wrong side of symbolic jail bars. DON’T GET BUSTED
is an ideal merchandising tool for counters, tables, or in-store decoration,
while adding value as a limited collectible merch product for end-users.
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12
Montana BEACH TOWEL
Montana typo Logo Beach Towel blue
The new Montana Cans BEACH TOWEL has a new addition to the collection. There is no substitute for
the Montana TYPO LOGO BEACH TOWEL if you are at the beach, in the pool or just getting out of the
shower. The 70cm x 140cm sizing is perfect for any body size, just as its easy machine-washable
care. This super-comfortable, 450GSM 100% bright Blue Cotton Frotee towel with white Montana
typo logo design will be the ultimate eye-catcher at any swimming outing, in wet areas, after showering,
or at the park on a summer's day.
13
Montana Cans X Kleen Kanteen
drink bottle
Kleen Kanteen is a company that prides itself on creating long-life, multiuse
drinking containers that are made from high-quality materials that
help fight the war against single-use plastic waste. The ideal partners for a
limited edition Montana Cans X Kleen Kanteen drink bottle with a unique
Sellout-Industries train yard screen printed image. This elegant black bottle
holds 800ml (27oz) of cold fluid and is made of a stainless steel body
with a BPA-free sports cap for easy use. Mandatory for any creative or active
adventure wherever you are.
14
Montana GOLD Active Cyan
New Montana GOLD Fluorescent color: Active Cyan F6200
The Montana GOLD Fluorescent range with its superior coverage, handling,
and luminosity has just grown one color stronger. By public demand,
we welcome Active Cyan F6200 to the now 8 colors strong Montana GOLD
Fluorescent color assortment. With its water-like turquoise orientations,
it rounds up the Fluorescent color palette!
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Black ArTist Edition Cloakwork
BLACK Artist Edition #22 CLOAKWORK
The Asian graffiti scene is unique within the world graffiti movement and
often dances to the beat of a different graffiti drum compared to its American
or European colleagues. This is one of the reasons why the work of
the Malaysian graffiti artist CLOAKWORK stands out from the crowd. With
a mixture of meanings for the artist, the marriage of the words CLOAK and
WORK are a sum of CLOAK (to be hidden or stealth) and WORK (which reflects
his drive for action and movement). As the 22nd feature artist on
the Montana BLACK Artist Edition can, it is no surprise that he chose to reinvent
the much-loved color Clockwork Orange BLK2070 with a visual
homage to the cult film “A Clockwork Orange”. The movie from which the
color's name is inspired.
BLK 2070
Clockwork
OranGE
PIGMENTS: N.A.
LIGHTFASTNESS: N.A.
COVERAGE: OPAQUE
CMYK: C1 M58 Y97 K0
RGB: R239 G128 B13
HEX: #EF800D
How did the Montana
BLACK Cloakwork
Orange Artist Series
Can concept by
Malaysian writer
CLOAKWORK come
about? Find out on
pages 18–25.
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Cotton Bag
CLOAKWORK ORANGE
Montana Cotton Bag CLOAKWORK ORANGE
The new CLOAKWORK Orange design Montana
Cotton Bag is the perfect accessory to celebrate
the release of the CLOAKWORK Limited
Edition Montana BLACK artist can. With plenty
of humor and a lot of skill, the Malaysian-born
artist CLOAKWORK who resides in Kuala Lumpur,
has cleverly extended on the cult cinema
classic, “A Clockwork Orange”. Picking his favorite
Montana BLACK color, Clockwork Orange
2070, with his bag design CLOAKWORK
has added yet another icon to the collectible
Montana Cotton bag range. The now-classic
38cm x 42cm sizing which is made of 100%
quality cotton, ensures practicality and style
when ever you need to carry anything.
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PERMANENT SHORT marker black
The new improved Montana PERMANENT SHORT marker
Short and sweet, that's the secret to a small marker for all those moments
when you want to make your mark discretely. The 4mm, alcohol-based
Montana PERMANENT SHORT marker black has always ticked those boxes.
With its new formula, the PERMANENT SHORT marker black now
flows with an even richer black ink. Maintaining its place as an ideal small,
robust, managable marker for tagging, marking, calligraphy, and daily use.
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