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The act of skating is eternally cool—and what kid isn’t drawn to that? Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture In Native America shows how American Indians use this sport as a way of self-expression. And skate culture makes plenty of room for that.
This exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum Of The American Indian has some noteworthy rarities—including a 1969 Craig R. Stecyk III photo of a board adorned with native imagery, and a home movie of the Tavarez brothers from Stecyk’s legendary Zephyr surf team. But the stars are decks created by American Indian designers such as Bunky Echo-Hawk, Jim Murphy, Walt Pourier, Dustinn Craig, and Todd Harder, who founded the annual All Nations Skate Jam that’s co-sponsored by Vans… Details
At the Duxbury Art Association, Executive Director Mary Beth Brown said the organization supports the artist in everyone and believes that art is everywhere—even under a skateboard.
That’s why beginning June 15, Brown and members of the DAA will be accepting submissions for the first-ever skateboard artwork gallery.
The show will feature artwork done by residents and artists who wish to “challenge themselves†and think “outside the canvas,†said Brown.
“There is a whole world of people that create their art on the underside of their skateboard and we know … Details
Skateboarders are adept negotiators of the urban environment. Encounter a pothole? Ollie it. A handrail? Grind it. It’s the Tao of the Deck, and for multitalented entrepreneur and skateboarder Rob Dyrdek, writing, producing and starring in his first feature film was simply another obstacle to conquer.
The 34-year-old Dyrdek is already a household name for skate fiends — he has broken 21 world records and holds sponsorships from DC and Alien Workshop — but his vision extends far beyond the board. He co-owns clothing company Rogue Status with former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, cooks up crazy stunts for MTV reality show “Fantasy Factory” and even replicates his likeness in a line of toys.
For his first feature film, “Street Dreams,” (the trailer is after the jump), inspiration welled from an unusual source: Stephen Baldwin’s Christian skate video, “Livin’ It.”
“One of my good friends told me that …Â Details