MontanaCans Lookbook 2019

Every organisation that was built up on passion and a love of what they do, finds themselves more and more pro-active in their work each year. Montana Cans is no exception as we strive to make the best cans on earth. But that is no excuse to reflect on all the extra curriculum activities like collaborations, festival, project and artist support that happen through the year as well. After all this helped create history. The Montana Cans LOOKBOOK gives an outlet to remember, reflect and reward those who deserve a little extra attention with some extra glow of the spotlight. With great pleasure, we announce the online release of the Montana Cans LOOKBOOK 2019, looking back at some of the highlights of 2019. This edition delves into many projects such as the Montana Cans limited edition cans that featured Mina & Bruce (plus interview), Felipe Pantone, Most and Flying Förtress. We reminisce on the cool collabo's we were involved in with Happy Socks, Good Guy Boris and Reebok Sneakers. We get re-inspired by feature articles on artists IMAGINE, THE LONDON POLICE, FRAU ISA, 1010 and 1UP CREW. We take a look at some of the urban art festivals that raised the bar even higher like METROPOLINK, POW!WOW ROTTERDAM and the THE BERLIN MURAL FESTIVAL. With eyes wide open we scratch under the surface of some alternative disciplines within graffiti culture. The spotlight gets turned on ABSTRACT LETTERING, GRAFFITI ON FREIGHTS and CALLIGRAFFITI. We share some knowledge on the new products like the Montana BLACK INFRA colors and Montana BOLD marker line, which took the industry by storm. Just as the special moment that was the grand opening of the MONTANA STORE VIENNA with our industry partners CONCRETE, did. All this and more over 160 enthralling full color pages.

EDITORIAL We the Montana-Cans team at our headquarters in Heidelberg/Germany, love working with creative minds, our friends and our partners, worldwide. It’s mutually beneficial for everyone. It is our honour to be able to support events, projects and artists in fruitful collaboration. For us this is a vital aspect for development and growth, on all levels of creativity. We are extremely fortunate and grateful that artists and collaboration partners alike, approach us for involvement and support for their projects. They bring with them incredible ideas and concepts that inspire and motivate. For this, we are thankful. Social responsibility and cultural commitment also mean a great deal to us. Often the many projects that we support, and the varied events that we sponsor are already geared toward helping the very causes that are dear to us. This makes assisting a privilege. Sometimes, we are even lucky enough to help make a positive difference to causes that weren’t already on our radar. This, the fourth edition of the Montana-Cans LOOKBOOK series, is an opportunity to share some of the special projects and partnerships with you. Projects that we have been able to establish or nurture throughout 2018. It is our pleasure, and with great pride that we are able to shine some extra light on them and show our gratitude to those that helped make it possible. 7