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MegaPlatinum Forums Index -> Action Sports News and Discussion Author Message Alaska Friedalive Field Reporter Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Posts: 80709 Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:08 am Juxtapoz Anniversary Event Sat Nov 14 Skating and art go hand in hand. I really think that this is because Skating was the first sport in which the equipment was decorated by artists. Think about all the classic deck artwork over the years and how it has entered popular culture. Here are a few of the most famous designs: Powell Peralta: Iconic [...] Author: Brian Category: Skate Alien Workshop Awa Ed Templeton Juxtapoz Mark Gonzales Omar Hassan Powell Peralta Publish Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:02:27 +0000 Skating and art go hand in hand. I really think that this is because Skating was the first sport in which the equipment was decorated by artists. Think about all the classic deck artwork over the years and how it has entered popular culture. Here are a few of the most famous designs: Powell Peralta: Iconic artwork from the 80's, that is now on t-shirts that rappers wear. AWA: The man, the legend Alien Workshop: These are the iconic Omar Hassan decks from back in my day. This image was everywhere. Juxtapoz Magazine is having a 15th anniversary party and it looks like it's going to be quite the shin-dig and will feature art from skaters such as, Ed Templeton and Mark "Gonz" Gonzales. To learn more about the event go to www.juxtapoz.com. Read more... - Read comments... Source: Lat34.com - Action Sports News and Video: Skateboarding , Snowboarding, BMX and Moto blog comments powered by Disqus

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