Everything looks better in slow-mo
European roughness pitched down. Now you see the asphalt. Go to ‘Wooden nickels’ Episode 2 for regular motion.
Full bleed – New York skateboard photography
The book ‘Full bleed – New York skateboard photography’ has been out for a while. What makes it so good is, it shows the multiple facets of skateboarding: The characters, the spots, the side action, the tricks, the fashion, and the city that is New York. All of which is constantly changing is archived in this compendium. There would be one thing to make it better: More background info about the photos and an easier way to interrelate the info with the pages, since the numeration is missing. Have a look inside.
Adam Sello – Anzeige Berlin
Issue 35 – 1/2011 featuring Stefan Marx. Editor and photographer extraordinaire Adam Sello is making history. Look inside.
Have a good day, sir
Catch the friendly fire of Dave Ackels’ skate vid series named “Absorb”.
The other ramps
Waterpark slides inspired by skateboarding structures. E.g. Here and here. When are they open for skateboarding?
Tristan Still
‘Beg, Borrow, Steal’ by Australian photographer Tristan Still – documenting people’s DIY skate ramps – built in their lounge rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, backyards and other repurposed spaces. See some pics from the show at Ambush Gallery.
Skateboarding in Uganda
These kids from the Uganda Skateboard Union definitely feel asphalt. After building their own structures near Kampala/Uganda “the elder ones use this sport as a means of communication within their community to transmit values as respect and solidarity.” Quote from the ’Kitintale’ folder from Yann Gross. More photos of the spots and skateboarders here. Also go for the videos.
