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Skateboard

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  • Design Museum, Kensington
Laura Thornhill, Bolster Torrance 1977
Photograph: The Design Museum
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Time Out says

Chronicling the history of how the humble homemade skateboard of the 1950s became a technical piece of design.

Skateboard, an exhibition curated and designed by author, designer and skater Johnathan Olivares, is a comprehensive showcasing of the history of the iconic piece of equipment that’s spawned both a sport and a subculture. Ninety skateboards, along with more than 100 pieces of hardware, wheels and tucks will be on display, showing the evolution of their design from the retro ’50s Californian models to contemporary examples. Tony Hawk’s first-ever professional model skateboard, and Laura Thornhill’s Logan Earth Ski 1970s pro model (pictured), are both part of the collection. 

Liv Kelly
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Liv Kelly

Details

Address:
Design Museum
224-238
High Street
Kensington
London
W8 6AG
Transport:
Tube: High Street Kensington
Price:
Adult £16

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