Futura Talks His Abstract Style and NYC's Subway Art

With recent collaborator UNITED ARROWS.

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Following the release of their recent collaboration, UNITED ARROWS has tapped legendary graffiti artist Futura for its latest instalment of NiCE UA, a series that delves into culture of fashion, art, design, and craftsmanship both in Japan and abroad. Perhaps best known for his abstract and action-orientated work, the New York native talks about the evolution of his personal style, artistic process, and the graffiti art of the New York subway. He also recounts stories of some of the “danger games” he and his friends used to play on the moving carriages. Check out the clip above and head over to NiCE UA‘s YouTube channel for more.

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