Skateistan

Culture

Snowboarders carve deep lines into Asia’s hidden cultures

Riding off the beaten track — In Loose Change, snowboarders Niels Schack and Sparrow Knox set out to ride through four countries off snowboarding’s radar: Turkey, India, Kazakhstan and Japan.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

Skate

Video: Skate artist Mr Penfold on work, play, graffiti and skateboarding in Bristol

“I just didn’t stop” — Check out this video profile of Mr Penfold, one of the twenty artists and photographers involved in transatlantic skate art initiative the LB Project.

Written by: Alex King

Skate

Skate artist Jacob Ovgren talks about… cocks

We need to talk about sex — Hilariously explicit Polar Skateboards artist Jacob Ovgren invites the LB Project into his studio in Malmö.

Written by: Alex King

Photography

Skateistan and The Impossible Project release limited edition Polaroid film

Fund-raising with a twist — The two have collaborated on a project to merge photography, philanthropy and skating for vulnerable children across the world.

Written by: Alex Taylor

Top Picks

Skateboarding is empowering girls in Afghanistan

Exhibition: Skate Girls of Kabul — Saatchi Gallery photo-exhibition features striking images of Afghan girls learning how to skate as part of the Skateistan project.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

Why I do what I do

The LB Project

Uniting Skaters Through Art — Artist and skater Lucas Beaufort has started an art project to bring the European skate community together.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

Skateistan

Keep It Rolling — Help non-profit skate coaching organisation Skateistan continue to empower Afghan and Cambodian youth through skateboarding.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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