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Antique Framed Print : Us-Venice Beach-Skateboard-Feature
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Us-Venice Beach-Skateboard-Feature
A young man jumps with his skateboard at Venice Beach Skateboard Park on July 4, 2011 in Venice, California. The first skateboards to reach public notice came out of the surfing craze of the early 1960s, developed to help surfers practice when waves were unfavorable. The first prototypes were simple wooden boards with roller-skate wheels attached, and the practice was sometimes referred to as " sidewalk surfing." The surfing group Jan and Dean even had a minor hit called " Sidewalk Surfing" in 1964. By the mid-1980s skateboards were mass produced and sold throughout the United States. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.5cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the essence of Venice Beach Skateboard Park on a vibrant summer day. In the image, a young man defies gravity as he leaps into the air with his skateboard, showcasing his impressive skills and fearless spirit. The park's colorful graffiti-covered ramps and rails provide an urban backdrop for this exhilarating display of athleticism. The history of skateboarding is intertwined with the surfing culture that originated in California during the early 1960s. As waves became unfavorable for surfers to practice their craft, skateboards emerged as a means to simulate the feeling of riding waves on land. Initially consisting of simple wooden boards with roller-skate wheels attached, this new phenomenon was often referred to as "sidewalk surfing". Over time, skateboarding evolved into its own sport and subculture, gaining popularity across America by the mid-1980s. Mass production made skateboards more accessible to enthusiasts nationwide, leading to an explosion in creativity and innovation within the community. Photographer Gabriel Bouys skillfully captures this pivotal moment at Venice Beach Skateboard Park on July 4th, 2011. His lens freezes time as it showcases both the individuality and collective energy that define skateboard culture. This photograph serves as a testament to not only one person's daring leap but also pays homage to decades of passion and dedication that have shaped skateboarding into what it is today.
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