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Stockwell Skatepark is a Utopia for all in the heart of an unequal city
The history of one of London's most prominent spots — Filmmaker and writer Jason Caines, whose documentary with Katya Ochagavia Long Live Stockwell recently aired on BBC3, reflects on five decades of an egalitarian skate space.
Written by: Jason Caines
Artist and skateboarder James Jarvis explores the mythology of skateboarding
New shoe collaboration — Skateboarding characters spring to life in new collaboration between Nike SB and London-based artist James Jarvis.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Ten years of British skateboarding in deck graphics
Parlour Presents… Science Skateboards — An exhibition at Parlour Presents… is celebrating almost ten years of Science Skateboards. Founder Chris Morgan gives us the lowdown on all that's gone down.
Written by: Shelley Jones
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
Dogtown legend Peggy Oki is fighting to protect our oceans
Life after Dogtown — History has her down as a skateboarding pioneer, but Peggy Oki’s true mission has only just begun.
Written by: Caroline Ryder
Artist Lucas Beaufort reveals some boardmaking secrets
Sketch, sand and surf — Lucas Beaufort teams up with Co&Jo to show the beauty and sweat that goes into making a surfboard.
Written by: Alex Taylor
This is what a year of skateboarding in London looks like
New book: Of London — New photo book, featuring all the London greats, is a blow-by-blow account of skateboarding in an ever-changing city.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Skate pioneer Drake Jones talks roots
Adidas honours iconic riders — Respect Your Roots collection pays tribute to legends Kareem Campbell, Joey Bast, Richard Angelides and San Fran street skating innovator Drake Jones.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
RIP Sidewalk mag (in print)
20 years of UK skateboarding — Britain's oldest skateboarding magazine draws the curtain on its print edition.
Written by: Shelley Jones
How do you feel about Paul McCarthy's poo-smeared skateboards for charity?
The Skateroom project — Conceptual American artist lends his subversive images to social project The Skateroom, which raises money for charity through high-profile deck collaborations.
Written by: Shelley Jones