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VNA 34
Work Summary & Collector Notes
VNA 34 is a 2017 limited edition produced by VNA Magazine in collaboration with Martha Cooper. Issued in an edition of 150, the release presents Cooper's photography as a screen-printed set, packaging a legendary documentary image within a magazine-driven collector format rather than a standalone gallery print.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: VNA Magazine is proud to present the Limited Edition VNA 34, working closely with legendary photographer Martha Cooper, we have produced this beautiful screen printed set. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Magazine collaborations like VNA's put artist editions into the hands of a wider audience while keeping numbers controlled. At 150 pieces, VNA 34 sits in an accessible tier of Cooper's output. The screen-printed treatment of a photographic source is notable, translating her documentary eye into a print medium with its own material character.
Collector Perspective
Because this was a magazine-issued edition, provenance and completeness of the accompanying set matter more than for a single sheet. Verify edition numbering within the run of 150 and inspect the screen print for registration quality. Magazine editions can be overlooked, which sometimes rewards patient collectors who value Cooper's name and the VNA imprint.
Historical Context
VNA Magazine has long documented graffiti and street art, making Cooper a natural collaborator given her role as one of the movement's earliest chroniclers. The 2017 edition reflects a publishing tradition in which street-culture magazines commission limited artist prints, bridging editorial coverage and the collector market that grew around the artists they feature.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2017
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; VNA Magazine is proud to present the Limited Edition VNA 34, working closely with legendary photographer Martha Cooper, we have produced this beautiful screen printed set; Each imprint comes complete with a screen printed copy of issue 34, a screen printed sleeve, a signed, numbered photo print and a card-mounted signature Martha Cooper camera pin badge; Screen prints by White Duck Screen Print in the UK / Photo prints by Ripe Digital in the UK.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: VNA Magazine is proud to present the Limited Edition VNA 34, working closely with legendary photographer Martha Cooper, we have produced this beautiful screen printed set.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Martha Cooper's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2017 and attributes the edition to Very Nearly Almost.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- The saved release description references: Each imprint comes complete with a screen printed copy of issue 34, a screen printed sleeve, a signed, numbered photo print and a card-mounted signature Martha Cooper camera pin badge. Confirm any original sleeve, tube, box, or backing board copy by copy.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Very Nearly Almost. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Martha Cooper — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Martha Cooper (Q448601) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Who produced VNA 34?
It was produced by VNA Magazine in collaboration with Martha Cooper.
What is the edition size?
It was released in a limited edition of 150.
What printing method was used?
The set was screen printed, translating Cooper's photographic image into a print format.
What year was it released?
It was released in 2017.
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