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Since the dawn of skateboarding, having a customized board has always been essential. These 11 skateparks show the sheer diversity of contemporary skateboarding open to connections with heritage, health, community, an independent diy spirit, art, commerce and innovative design. For millions of people around the world, skateboarding is more than a mere hobby or a sportits a way of life that has shaped everything from fashion and music, to video games and art. Today, skateboard art captures the fun and excitement of skate parks as well as individual skating accomplishments. As the design pool is endless, and the inspiration vast, we give you a selection of. After street art, its skate arts turn to find a place on the walls of museums. Like clivers other book, the skateboard bible, this is amazing, through and through. The art and science of skateboarding by monika davies. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. High quality skateboard inspired wall art by independent artists and designers from around the world. Skateboarding art really exploded in the 80s and 90s. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors.
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