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Fine Art 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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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrilling energy of action sports with our Fine Art Print of "Us-Venice Beach-Skateboard-Feature" by renowned photographer GABRIEL BOUYS from Agence France-Presse. This captivating image captures the moment of pure joy and freedom as a young man soars through the air at Venice Beach Skateboard Park. A timeless tribute to the roots of skateboarding culture, this fine art print is a must-have for any sports enthusiast or art collector's wall. Embrace the spirit of adventure and bring the excitement of Venice Beach to your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.4cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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