Art Meets Video Meets Skateboarding

 Kilian Martin: Internal Departure
 Directed by Brett Novak

The Hype Train

Typical Culture presents "The Hype Train" a D.I.Y. based skateboarding
film by Zack Dowdy. Taking it back to the basics with tents, concrete,
dirt, tools, and a group of 100% skateboarders dedicated to mashing all
the time. Based out of San Diego, Calif. Featuring Chris Gregson, Greg
Zamarripa, Luis Sedano, Chris Russell, Zack Dowdy, Brendan Keaveny,
Connor Getzlaff, Josh Stafford, Little Chris, and more. 

The Hype Train is a crew of skateboarders that managed to find each-other
in Southern California. When everyone (The Hype Train) is together and
the wheels start turning - everybody starts pushing their limits, going for
the thrill seek. Taking skateboarding back to the basics, trying things we
never even imagined. All because we push each other, and this vibe runs
deep in the Hype Train, making it impossible to see anything impossible.

Premiering January 24th 2013 - At La Paloma Theater - Encinitas, Calif.

G.I. Joe Skateboards

"The Loyal Subjects has released several G.I. Joe skate decks. Running $55.00 each, they features Destro, Snake Eyes, and Cobra Commander."

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Skating With Fire

Memory Screened: Tony Hawk

A great must-see video from Skateboarder Magazine of Tony Hawk talking about his favourite pro model boards.
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Haroshi Feet Sculptures

Tokyo-based artist Haroshi‘s latest works that concentrate on a novel way to display feet sculptures. Using old bits of skateboards... [] [VIA]

Shadows by Joe Pease

The predatory Bird presents this fantastic short by Joe Pease presenting an entirely unique way of seeing skateboarding. The title supposedly is inspired by this essay on Peter Pan. I'm sure the big wigs and fat cats will get their greasy mits all over this concept before too long and rape it of all it's worth. Remember Joe did it first! 

Graeme

Thank you Will Robson Scott for making this video of a true icon of the London skateboarding fraternity. I have been skateboarding in and around the city of London for nearly 20 years, in that time Graeme has always been there. His passion and intimate knowledge of the skateboarding industry in general is remarkable. Though he may not remember your name, he will always be there to reminisce and roll about with you checking out what's underneath everyones feet and having a go to see how it rides. Big up Graeme,
may your skating days be a-plenty.

"Have fun skating!" - Graeme.

Tom Schaar Pulling Off a 1080

Time to make history for the 12-years-old boy Tom Schaar.
On March 2012 he landed a 1080 for the first time ever in skateboarding history.
Enough said.

Typical Culture March Montage

Typical Culture March Montage from TYPICAL CULTURE on Vimeo.

Acid Drops

All I can say is WOW!!
Director/Illustrator Matt Box has created an ongoing movie about different skateboarding styles, but has done it by animating hand-painted images!
Kick back and check out the first two installments!

Episode 1 - Jason Dill

Episode 2 - Dylan Rieder

Polar Skate C. Promo

Her's a nice little vid I stumbled across whilst avoiding work. A new one from Pontus Alv & co., it's nice to see the old fashioned film making techniques making a come back. Enjoy!

D.I.Y.

Since last year there has been a major increase in the building of D.I.Y. skate spots. It's a really exciting time for skateboarding for the fact that homies worldwide are empowering themselves to put down some un-hampered terrain the way they want it. Rather than wait to have some half-bullshit concrete to be laid by the council, only to find a plague of dummy scooter kids occupying every inch, every single day (I still find it hard to fathom this epidemic), they do it themselves. Kingpin Magazine and Carhartt teamed up (thanks to Alex Irvine & Daryl Nobbs) to shed some light on this sub-culture of skateboarding through a series of shorts entitled 'Set In Stone'. From England to much of Europe, there are some seriously dedicated folk out there proving that there is more to skateboarding than rolling around the place. I've tacked onto the end a place we built called 'Fox Spot' at the same time these projects were going off...enjoy and go build!


MPORA Action Sports


Set in Stone - Helsinki


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Haroshi - Aberricanise Me

This guys unbelievable talent in sculpture and carpentry is most inspiring. Just goes to show what a bit of determination and perseverance can achieve.

Rolling Back The Years

My good friends Lovenskate & French are showing their work at this exhibition starting tonight in East London. Swing by and show your support (details above)

'In Stock' & 'The Stockwell Winter Games' 4th Dec

'In Stock' & 'The Stockwell Winter Games' will be taking place on Sunday the 4th December starting at 1pm at Stockwell Bowels South London. Since the success of 'Out Of Stock', we have been busy organizing an event to better the last with the addition of the 'Stockwell Winter Games'. This new addition will be a test of nerve and character of those locals hardened enough to enter the competition. The Winter games will feature both BMX riders and Skateboarders (but no Scooterers or Roller Bladers I'm afraid) to include the majority of those that frequent the park. Events featured will include:

- The Hi-Jump: Competitors will face our height bar out of the sugar bowel. Last man standing wins!

- The Long Jump: Longest Ollie / Bunny Hop in 3 attempts wins!

- Fastest Lap: 3 attempts to set the fastest time round the set line.

- *ALL NEW* Timed run: 3 minute run around the park to show us what you got. Judges will rate your performance on skill / number of tricks / creativity.

- Best trick of the day: Best trick of the day in any event wins!

(Prizes supplied by DCshoecousa)

Any amateur skateboarder can enter so get down early to grab your place in the line up.

The day will continue on with 'In Stock' exhibition at The Queens Head Pub. This will start at 5pm there with the premiere of new DC flow rider Josh Jennings video edit (Nik Jones) and a mixture of old and new artwork, photography and film from the Stockwell locals. There will also be local bands and DJ's to entertain, many of whom you'll have seen down at the park....if you're local that is!

Skating The NYC Subway

"NYC Transit Rules of Conduct: It is a violation to- Stand on a skateboard Jump the turnstile or enter the system improperly , Move between end doors of a subway car whether or not train is in motion , Damage subway or bus property - that includes graffiti or scratches Filmed and edited by Colin Read" [VIA]

Board @NGV Studio Melbourne

I'm definitely making sure I get to this!!

Board is all about the creativity behind skate culture.
Presenting 1970s & 80s skateboards and ephemera from Tony Hallam’s collection alongside decks created for the exhibition by 50 Australian artists, it explores the evolution of board graphics and design.


Senior Curator of Contemporary Art Alex Baker states: ‘Tony Hallam’s collection digs deep into the formative years of skate culture during which board graphics evolved from simple lettering to elaborate artwork. Once a professional skateboarder, Hallam has gone to painstaking lengths to track down some of the most important boards in history. On view at NGV Studio are gems such as Tony Hawk’s first signature model (1982) and an early Zephyr board (mid-1970s) personally owned by skateboard legend Stacy Peralta. The selection of skateboards and ephemera in Board allows an insight into skateboarding’s surfing roots through to its cross-fertilisation with punk rock and other renegade sub-cultures. Hallam’s is considered one of the most comprehensive skateboard collections in the world, and the NGV is honoured to present it to both avid skate fans and non-initiates alike. This is an important lesson in another form of art history – one that speaks a language that originated on the streets and is ongoing today.’



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Board is on now until 5 Feb 2012
NGV Studio
Flinders St (corner of The Atrium at Federation Square)
Melbourne
VIC 3000

Upcoming Melbourne Exhibitions

One of Melbourne’s hidden gems is having a exhibition at backwoods on the 14th of October. Stencil artist Stabs, is stepping in off the street for his debut solo show ‘Lite works‘ at Backwoods Gallery in October. Lite works is an exploration of diverse mediums all with focus on the art of stencil making and it’s intended use of repetition. Stabs debut show aims to illustrate and inform those involved about the complexity of a simple line, it’s execution and the power of sincere emotion.

Opening night: 14th October 6-9pm
Closes: 30th October 2011
Backwoods Gallery
Upstairs (Rear of side alley)
25 Easey St, Collingwood
VIC 3066
info@backwoodsgallery.com



Three Sixty Project launches ONE x ONE x ONE, a traveling art exhibition developed in the aim of generating funds to fuel projects that benefit underdeveloped youth markets globally.
ONE x ONE x ONE pays homage to the creative talent we have in Australia, whilst raising funds for Skate Programs working with under-­privileged youth all over the world. 2011’s inaugural exhibition sees 55 skate deck artworks travel to Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, showcasing a diverse range of works by some of Australia’s most prolific artists.

No Vacancy Gallery
34-40 Jane Bell Lane
Melbourne, 3000 (enter from Russell St)
Tel: (03) 9663 3798

Sam Bird Stockwell Edit

Chris Oliver-Theeve Trucks from Sam Bird |BIRDSBRAIN| on Vimeo.

Sam Bird- Film maker and assome skateboarder in his own right  has made this edit of Chris Oliver for Theeve Trucks. I ca honestly say I haven't seen Stockwell ripped this hard for, well...ever. Here are some more good vids from Sam showing an eclectic and inspired view of skateboarding in London:

Under Grey Skies from Sam Bird |BIRDSBRAIN| on Vimeo.

Burgess Hill (The Fox Spot) from Sam Bird |BIRDSBRAIN| on Vimeo.