etnies founder Pierre-André Senizergues has created a full-scale model of his version of the skate house of the future for the Public Domaine show at La Gaîté Lyrique in Paris.
A full-scale, 70 square-meter (753.5 -square foot) version of this original idea and vision created by Pierre-André Senizergues, designed by artist, Gil Le Bon Delapointe and supervised by Francois Perrin, is now a reality and on display at La Gaîté Lyrique Public Domaine. The PAS House is a glimpse into the future that shows what the NEXT 25 years may look like when combining the powerful influence of skateboarding with a dwelling place.
If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen this might just be the way to go. It’s also another reason to visit Paris before the Public Domaine show closes August 7, 2011. Follow the jump for more. [click to continue…]
Dogtown’s “lost” Z-Boy Chris Cahill died last week after what was described as a “lengthy” battle with cancer, according to a story on Yo Venice.
Chris Cahill was one of the 12 original Z Boys with Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Jim Muir, Nathan Pratt,Alan Sarlo, Wentzle Ruml, Peggy Oki, Paul Constantineau, Bob Biniak, Shogo Kubo and Stacy Peralta. Cahill was also part of the original Zephyr skate team that competed at Del Mar in 1975, bringing Dogtown style to the world.
Cahill, a airbrush artist and surfboard shaper, did not appear in the Dogtown movie as his spent most of his life in Mexico. According to his website his shop The Underground “was one of the first and most innovative in the Dogtown area and of the era..” For more on Chris Cahill and his art visit Cahill Underground or read this interview by Steve Olson in Juice Magzine.
Alex Corporan, Ivory Serra and Andre Razo dressed out room #1022 at New York City’s Ace Hotel with photos from their photo book Full Bleed, and NY Skateboarding was there to document it.
The room will display a selective collage of photos from the book. We visited Alex & Ivory during the setup and shot a little interview asking questions about the book, photos and the room.
Birdhouse Skateboards crowd sourced a project asking people to create something that would help move the Birdhouse brand forward. Birdhouse Flips The F*ck Out was the winner and it got Nikolaus Drellow a “head up his own ass” trophy at an event called the Wrath of Cannes. Now, all Birdhouse had to do is make this game happen. Come on. We’re itching for another reason to drop our iPhones.
The art of Tim Kerr, Otis B, and Sonny Kay will be featured in Volume an art show opening at UNIV in Encinitas, California on Friday, June 24, 2011.
Otis B is a San Diego indie rock legend and famous guitarist for such bands as Olivelawn, fluf, Reeve Oliver and The Makeup Sex. O is also a longtime skate photographer since the mid-80s. His art references abstract expressionism and utilizes found objects.
According to an email posted on the N-SB.org site Keith Hufnagel has announced that he has closed the HUF LA store on Sunday, June 19, 2011, with no plans to reopen. Hufnagel said:
We unexpectedly lost our lease recently at our HUF LA shop on Fairfax, and unfortunately closed its doors this past Sunday. We are all bummed about it, and will miss being on the block and all the good times we had at that shop… But change happens and we will keep cruising on and making great stuff.
Those following along will remember that Hufnagel announced the closing of the SF store in early March 2011. It would appears that HUF is getting out of the retail business and putting all their efforts into the HUF brand. Oddly, this seems to be the opposite track of most other brands in the space. Only time will tell.
A person put a gun to his head and ended his life in front of Mission Police Station as passersby watched in horror Monday morning, police said. . . The victim, identified only as a white male, committed suicide around 8:30 a.m. at the station at 17th and Valencia streets. He used a high-caliber handgun and shot himself right in front of the station’s front doors.
We can only take solace in knowing that Swenson is no longer feeling pain and that skateboarding would not be the same without all his contributions.
At the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction this weekend (June 25, 2011) at the Orange County California Fair Grounds car collectors will get a chance to bid on what is being called a “Tony Hawkized Mustang” created with help from DUB and Galpin Ford, according to a post on Muscular Mustangs.
The winning bidder of the “Hawkized Stang”, as it has been nicknamed, will also get a package which includes a dinner with world renowned skateboarder Tony Hawk, autographed merchandise, tickets to the annual Stand Up For Skateparks event in Las Vegas and a taco party for 50 catered by Wahoo’s Fish Taco’s.
