As mailboxes are starting to get filled with April 2012 issues of Juxtapoz, we think it may be time to make our announcement of the issue. In honor of his longtime friend, and legendary artist, we have a special piece on the legacy of Big Daddy Roth and his infamous Rat Fink character by Robert Williams. As we embark on our 18th year as a print publication, we wanted to give a historical perspective of one of our earliest inspirations. Full run-down after the jump . ..

As mailboxes are starting to get filled with April 2012 issues of Juxtapoz, we think it may be time to make our announcement of the issue. In honor of his longtime friend, and legendary artist, we have a special piece on the legacy of Big Daddy Roth and his infamous Rat Fink character. As we embark on our 18th year as a print publication, we wanted to give a historical perspective of one of our earliest inspirations.

Maine-based muralist, Matt W. Moore, just completed a very long, 4th floor corridor mega mural at the new Vincci Bit Hotel in Barcelona. The hallway piece, about 50 meters long, took over 14 gallons of paint and 2 weeks to be completed. Mr. Moore is featured in a 12-page showcase in the upcoming April 2012 issue of Juxtapoz.