The current issue of Japanese design mag +81 is dedicated to the artists who in Geoff McFetridge’s words have been “exposed to a really advanced visual culture,” via the ever-changing language of skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing. Nahoko Mori and staff have compiled an impressive group of artists, ranging from Shepard Fairey, Aaron Rose, Michael Leon, Ryotatsu Tanaka and Hedi Slimane who pontificate on the virtues and rewards of “boardom.”

Take a quick flip through the entire issue at at their site.