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DGK x Kaido House: Where Streetwear Meets Horsepower | stupidDOPE

The DGK x Kaido House collaboration merges skateboarding and automotive culture, creating a limited-edition collection that rapidly sold out.

Kai Clements Unveils Hypnotic Element Skateboards Collaboration Ahead of 'Spirited Away' Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Clements' Spirited Away exhibition blends art, skate culture, and streetwear, highlighting his evolution as an artist with collaborations and immersive showcases.

PLAN B TO HIERO: A Celebration of Skateboarding, Hip Hop, and Streetwear's Cultural Roots | stupidDOPE

Skateboarding's rise in mainstream culture is deeply tied to its alliance with hip hop, with Jacob Rosenberg shaping its visual narrative.

A Bold New Chapter: APB Charlotte Opens at The Collective on Tuckaseegee | stupidDOPE

APB Charlotte is a unique retail space that blends skate culture with community experience, offering services and a vibrant local atmosphere.

DGK x Kaido House: Where Streetwear Meets Horsepower | stupidDOPE

The DGK x Kaido House collaboration merges skateboarding and automotive culture, creating a limited-edition collection that rapidly sold out.

Kai Clements Unveils Hypnotic Element Skateboards Collaboration Ahead of 'Spirited Away' Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Clements' Spirited Away exhibition blends art, skate culture, and streetwear, highlighting his evolution as an artist with collaborations and immersive showcases.

PLAN B TO HIERO: A Celebration of Skateboarding, Hip Hop, and Streetwear's Cultural Roots | stupidDOPE

Skateboarding's rise in mainstream culture is deeply tied to its alliance with hip hop, with Jacob Rosenberg shaping its visual narrative.

A Bold New Chapter: APB Charlotte Opens at The Collective on Tuckaseegee | stupidDOPE

APB Charlotte is a unique retail space that blends skate culture with community experience, offering services and a vibrant local atmosphere.
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The best bars in Amsterdam

Skatecafé creatively combines a bar atmosphere with a skate ramp, offering a unique experience in Amsterdam.
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Jules de Balincourt's Vibrant Vision: A Fusion of Art and Skateboarding | stupidDOPE

De Balincourt's latest paintings blend fantasy realms with abstract forms, encouraging personal interpretation and exploration of themes like meditation and escape.

Ed Templeton's "The Sprawl" Brings Skate Culture and Suburban Life to Antwerp | stupidDOPE

Ed Templeton's exhibition 'The Sprawl' captures the beauty of everyday life through a blend of art and skate culture.

Jules de Balincourt's Vibrant Vision: A Fusion of Art and Skateboarding | stupidDOPE

De Balincourt's latest paintings blend fantasy realms with abstract forms, encouraging personal interpretation and exploration of themes like meditation and escape.

Ed Templeton's "The Sprawl" Brings Skate Culture and Suburban Life to Antwerp | stupidDOPE

Ed Templeton's exhibition 'The Sprawl' captures the beauty of everyday life through a blend of art and skate culture.
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zenga bros' lamps, desks, and camper vans spontaneously turn into skateboard ramps

Zenga Bros' Skate Break creatively transforms furniture into skateboarding setups, promoting playful interaction and existential renewal in everyday spaces.

Skateboarding the new antidote for school boredom?

Skateboarding can alleviate school boredom and help foster community among teenagers.
#cultural-impact

Patti McGee, Skateboarding's First Female Champion, Dies at 79

Patti McGee was a pioneer in skateboarding, becoming the first female national champion and promoting the sport widely in the 1960s.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Is One Of The Greatest Platformers Of All Time

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater has significantly influenced skateboarding culture and gaming over its 25-year history, inspiring new generations of skaters.

Patti McGee, Skateboarding's First Female Champion, Dies at 79

Patti McGee was a pioneer in skateboarding, becoming the first female national champion and promoting the sport widely in the 1960s.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Is One Of The Greatest Platformers Of All Time

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater has significantly influenced skateboarding culture and gaming over its 25-year history, inspiring new generations of skaters.
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'Jackass' Star Bam Margera Lifts the Lid on Wild Secrets of His Pennsylvania 'Castle'-and the Crazy Pranks It Played Host To

Bam Margera transformed his Pennsylvania home into an outrageous skateboarding paradise, used predominantly for filming stunts rather than as a personal residence.

KoRn and THE SKATEROOM Team Up for Limited-Edition Skateboards Celebrating 30 Years | stupidDOPE

KoRn celebrates their 30th anniversary with a collaboration on skateboards that supports youth empowerment and community initiatives.
#san-francisco

Iconic San Francisco landmark to be transformed into a skate park

Red Bull is creating a temporary skate park at Twin Peaks to celebrate skate culture and host a skateboarding competition.

Wild tricks and community vibes as skaters converge on UN Plaza - 48 hills

The 'Back to the Plaza' event showcased a vibrant skateboarding community, emphasizing unity, talent, and a positive atmosphere without rivalry.

Epic Red Bull "Skyline" Skate Park Pop-Up atop SF's Twin Peaks

Red Bull's 'Skyline' competition at Twin Peaks on October 19, 2024, celebrates San Francisco's skate culture with a unique pop-up skate park.

Iconic San Francisco landmark to be transformed into a skate park

Red Bull is creating a temporary skate park at Twin Peaks to celebrate skate culture and host a skateboarding competition.

Wild tricks and community vibes as skaters converge on UN Plaza - 48 hills

The 'Back to the Plaza' event showcased a vibrant skateboarding community, emphasizing unity, talent, and a positive atmosphere without rivalry.

Epic Red Bull "Skyline" Skate Park Pop-Up atop SF's Twin Peaks

Red Bull's 'Skyline' competition at Twin Peaks on October 19, 2024, celebrates San Francisco's skate culture with a unique pop-up skate park.
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#community

Photographer Eliza Hatch captures a more inclusive night for skaters in pictures

Transkaters provides a safe and supportive skate environment for marginalized groups, particularly trans individuals, addressing the exclusion often faced in traditional skate settings.

In the Streets of Paris, Skateboarders Are Catching Big Air

Skateboarding has become an integral part of Parisian culture, attracting tourists and locals alike.

Photographer Eliza Hatch captures a more inclusive night for skaters in pictures

Transkaters provides a safe and supportive skate environment for marginalized groups, particularly trans individuals, addressing the exclusion often faced in traditional skate settings.

In the Streets of Paris, Skateboarders Are Catching Big Air

Skateboarding has become an integral part of Parisian culture, attracting tourists and locals alike.
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#collaboration

Adidas Bridges Golf and Skate Cultures with the New Rolling Links Collection | stupidDOPE

Post-Covid golf popularity has soared among skaters, highlighted by adidas's new Rolling Links collection merging skate and golf styles.

Eames Office x Globe's Lounge Collection Relaxes the Daily Grind

Globe and the Eames Office have collaborated to create a collection of cruiserboards inspired by the iconic Eames Lounge Chair.
The cruiserboards feature subtle details and come in three different color variations and sizes.

Adidas Bridges Golf and Skate Cultures with the New Rolling Links Collection | stupidDOPE

Post-Covid golf popularity has soared among skaters, highlighted by adidas's new Rolling Links collection merging skate and golf styles.

Eames Office x Globe's Lounge Collection Relaxes the Daily Grind

Globe and the Eames Office have collaborated to create a collection of cruiserboards inspired by the iconic Eames Lounge Chair.
The cruiserboards feature subtle details and come in three different color variations and sizes.
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Vans Debuts the All-Terrain MTE Crosspath for Ultimate Versatility | stupidDOPE

Vans' MTE Crosspath footwear combines functional design with sustainable materials, catering to both urban and outdoor lifestyles.

Nike SB Drops a Wild New Look with the PS8 "Safari" | stupidDOPE

Nike SB's PS8 'Safari' sneaker combines heritage design with modern skate performance, honoring Paul Rodriguez's influence in skate culture.
#tony-hawk

'Creating a revolution': How 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' changed punk music and video games

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater revitalized skateboarding and punk music in the 1990s, significantly impacting both culture and gaming.
The game introduced a broader audience to the skateboarding genre and punk music through its iconic soundtrack.

Tony Hawk Confirms Pro Skater Series Will Continue To Skate On

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater transcended gaming to influence skateboarding culture, leading to the series' resurgence and future developments post-2020.

Tony Hawk teases a new game: "there will be a future."

Tony Hawk hinted at the potential return of the franchise with remasters or a new game after celebrating its 25th anniversary.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Hawk

Tony Hawk remains a prominent figure in skateboarding and culture, supporting community initiatives and influencing the sport despite his retirement over two decades ago.

Mayor Adams to announce new skatepark projects across NYC in State of the City speech

NYC to partner with Tony Hawk's organization to renovate two existing skateparks and build two new ones
Project will boost tourism and provide a place for young people to express themselves on four wheels

'Creating a revolution': How 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' changed punk music and video games

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater revitalized skateboarding and punk music in the 1990s, significantly impacting both culture and gaming.
The game introduced a broader audience to the skateboarding genre and punk music through its iconic soundtrack.

Tony Hawk Confirms Pro Skater Series Will Continue To Skate On

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater transcended gaming to influence skateboarding culture, leading to the series' resurgence and future developments post-2020.

Tony Hawk teases a new game: "there will be a future."

Tony Hawk hinted at the potential return of the franchise with remasters or a new game after celebrating its 25th anniversary.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Hawk

Tony Hawk remains a prominent figure in skateboarding and culture, supporting community initiatives and influencing the sport despite his retirement over two decades ago.

Mayor Adams to announce new skatepark projects across NYC in State of the City speech

NYC to partner with Tony Hawk's organization to renovate two existing skateparks and build two new ones
Project will boost tourism and provide a place for young people to express themselves on four wheels
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Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk announce birth of first child

Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk welcome their son Ronin, celebrating their growing family and shared artistic legacies.
#women-empowerment

Pack Lunch, Drop Kids Off, Skate,Work

The Brooklyn Skate Moms exemplify community, support, and resilience in their skateboarding journeys.
Laughter and mutual encouragement at the skatepark foster a positive environment for learning.

The View From Lagos: inside Nigeria's blooming skateboard communities

Dencity empowers women in Lagos' skate culture, fostering community and friendship through skateboarding, initiated by Blessing Ewona's personal journey.

Whatever happened to ... the Bolivian women who skateboard in Indigenous garb?

Imilla Skate empowers young Bolivian women to embrace their Indigenous identity through skateboarding, using traditional polleras as a symbol of pride and resilience.

Pack Lunch, Drop Kids Off, Skate,Work

The Brooklyn Skate Moms exemplify community, support, and resilience in their skateboarding journeys.
Laughter and mutual encouragement at the skatepark foster a positive environment for learning.

The View From Lagos: inside Nigeria's blooming skateboard communities

Dencity empowers women in Lagos' skate culture, fostering community and friendship through skateboarding, initiated by Blessing Ewona's personal journey.

Whatever happened to ... the Bolivian women who skateboard in Indigenous garb?

Imilla Skate empowers young Bolivian women to embrace their Indigenous identity through skateboarding, using traditional polleras as a symbol of pride and resilience.
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East Coast Surfing's Rich, Overlooked Legacy Gets Its Due | Defector

Sid Abbruzzi embodied the anti-capitalist spirit in surfing and skate culture, prioritizing passion over profit throughout his life and business.

Hardbody's 'OD': A Gritty NYC Skateboarding Showcase

Hardbody's 'OD' revitalizes NYC skate culture through a nostalgic lens while showcasing both veteran and emerging talent.
#photography

For Alameda music photographer Gonzalez, work all about the process

Lenny Gonzalez's photography is deeply influenced by his background in skateboarding and personal connections to Navy town life.

Tyre Nichols's Photography Will Soar on Desert X Billboards

PALM SPRINGS, Calif.Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who died in January after a brutal beating by Memphis police officers, never had the chance to exhibit the photographs he took of his adopted hometown.But starting this weekend, a selection will appear on roadside billboards as part of the Desert X biennial a highly adventurous and occasionally political art exhibition that can be viewed at outdoor sites across the Palm Springs area.

For Alameda music photographer Gonzalez, work all about the process

Lenny Gonzalez's photography is deeply influenced by his background in skateboarding and personal connections to Navy town life.

Tyre Nichols's Photography Will Soar on Desert X Billboards

PALM SPRINGS, Calif.Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who died in January after a brutal beating by Memphis police officers, never had the chance to exhibit the photographs he took of his adopted hometown.But starting this weekend, a selection will appear on roadside billboards as part of the Desert X biennial a highly adventurous and occasionally political art exhibition that can be viewed at outdoor sites across the Palm Springs area.
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#competition

Paris 2024 Olympics day four: triathlon postponed due to pollution; swimming, rowing to come live

The importance of embracing instinct and adaptability in sports amidst the chaos of competition.

Japan's Coco Yoshizawa, 14, wins street skateboard gold at Paris Olympics

Japanese teenager Coco Yoshizawa wins Olympic skateboarding gold in Paris.

Rockstar Energy Open brings Portland's skate scene to the big stage on day one

The Rockstar Energy Open showcases global skateboard talent, highlighting innovative qualification methods that enhance accessibility for local skaters.

Paris 2024 Olympics day four: triathlon postponed due to pollution; swimming, rowing to come live

The importance of embracing instinct and adaptability in sports amidst the chaos of competition.

Japan's Coco Yoshizawa, 14, wins street skateboard gold at Paris Olympics

Japanese teenager Coco Yoshizawa wins Olympic skateboarding gold in Paris.

Rockstar Energy Open brings Portland's skate scene to the big stage on day one

The Rockstar Energy Open showcases global skateboard talent, highlighting innovative qualification methods that enhance accessibility for local skaters.
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#olympics

This 16-year-old skateboard medalist went from holey shoes to ... holy shoe deal!

Skateboarding transformed Rayssa Leal's life, highlighted by her dedication despite challenges and the symbolic importance of her old shoes.

Tom Schaar on Olympics Win, Skateboarding's Future, and Tony Hawk

Skateboarding pins were highly sought after at the Olympics, leading to memorable connections for Tom Schaar with other athletes.

Canada's youngest athlete Fay De Fazio Ebert feels pride after skateboard effort | CBC Sports

Fay De Fazio Ebert, 14, opted for a challenging move in her final skateboarding run at the Olympics, showing bravery and pride in trying despite missing the score.

Cycloid Piazza Skatepark Opens Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics | stupidDOPE

Cycloïd Piazza is a unique skatepark blending art and sport at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

This 16-year-old skateboard medalist went from holey shoes to ... holy shoe deal!

Skateboarding transformed Rayssa Leal's life, highlighted by her dedication despite challenges and the symbolic importance of her old shoes.

Tom Schaar on Olympics Win, Skateboarding's Future, and Tony Hawk

Skateboarding pins were highly sought after at the Olympics, leading to memorable connections for Tom Schaar with other athletes.

Canada's youngest athlete Fay De Fazio Ebert feels pride after skateboard effort | CBC Sports

Fay De Fazio Ebert, 14, opted for a challenging move in her final skateboarding run at the Olympics, showing bravery and pride in trying despite missing the score.

Cycloid Piazza Skatepark Opens Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics | stupidDOPE

Cycloïd Piazza is a unique skatepark blending art and sport at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
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Aug. 6 Olympics schedule: Soccer, basketball, skateboarding

Exciting developments in soccer, skateboarding, and basketball at the 2024 Olympics on August 6th.

Proposition 8's Lessons for One Queer Journalist; 64-Year-Old 'Badass Skate Mom' | KQED

California's Prop 8 banning same-sex marriage was overturned after a lawsuit by two same-sex couples in federal court.
KQED won access to the recordings of the landmark trial, which were unsealed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022.

Op-ed | Why I support the Brooklyn Skate Garden and letting our kids play * Brooklyn Paper

NYC public spaces are vital for all communities to come together.
Skateboarding fosters confidence, community, and inclusivity for people of all ages.
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In Brooklyn, a Fight Over Paving Parkland for Skateboarding

The city plans to build a large skate park in Mount Prospect Park, Brooklyn, sparking opposition from nearby residents due to concerns about the impact on green space.
The proposed skateboarding facility in Mount Prospect Park, known as the Brooklyn Skate Garden, is part of a larger $24.8 million project by Mayor Eric Adams to create four skateboarding spots across different boroughs.

Shred it! New Skatepark Eyed For Mount Prospect Park

A new skateboard park called the 'Brooklyn Skate Garden' is planned for Mount Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
The project is part of a partnership between the city and the Skatepark Project to establish and upgrade skateparks in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

In Brooklyn, a Fight Over Paving Parkland for Skateboarding

The city plans to build a large skate park in Mount Prospect Park, Brooklyn, sparking opposition from nearby residents due to concerns about the impact on green space.
The proposed skateboarding facility in Mount Prospect Park, known as the Brooklyn Skate Garden, is part of a larger $24.8 million project by Mayor Eric Adams to create four skateboarding spots across different boroughs.

Shred it! New Skatepark Eyed For Mount Prospect Park

A new skateboard park called the 'Brooklyn Skate Garden' is planned for Mount Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
The project is part of a partnership between the city and the Skatepark Project to establish and upgrade skateparks in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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Bold & beautiful Black History Month campaigns, from Urban Outfitters, Audible & more

Renowned brands and agencies are actively participating in celebrating Black History Month and amplifying narratives of Black resilience and culture.
Initiatives include Urban Outfitters' 'Freedom of Expression: Skate Expectations' campaign, which highlights roller skating as a form of self-expression for Black people in the post-civil rights era.

Everything I Really Needed to Know About Technology I Learned on a Skateboard

Skateboarding allows you to do anything you want and requires hard work and training.

The Double Kick - 99% Invisible

Skateboard design evolved from 70s skatepark action to the DIY designs and built environments of street skating.
The popsicle shape, with a narrow middle and rounded ends, became the standard design for skateboards in 1989.

The only cul-de-sac in L.A. with a law banning skateboarding

The Tarzana enclave in Los Angeles has signs prohibiting skateboarding on the street and sidewalk due to safety concerns.
Skateboarding down steep hills, known as "bombing a run," can be dangerous and has resulted in fatal accidents.

The Best Art I Saw in 2023 | KQED

Skateboarders in San Francisco have transformed the city's architecture by using it for their activities.
Dennis Makishima's bonsai collection, representing a piece of post-WWII Japanese American history, was displayed before being auctioned off.

In the Skateroom with Michele Lamy and Charles-Antoine Bodson

Michèle Lamy collaborates with the Skateroom on a collection of art decks featuring photos of herself by Juergen Teller
The revenue from the decks will go towards providing skate parks in refugee camps
Lamy emphasizes skateboarding as a revolutionary act

Is San Francisco Ready to Recognize Skateboarding as Legit Transportation? - Streetsblog San Francisco

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is working to rewrite the rules on skateboarding in the city.
Skateboarding is currently prohibited on city streets and sidewalks in certain areas, and skateboarders are required to wear safety gear at parks.
Advocates argue that skateboarding is a convenient and practical form of transportation that deserves support from the city.
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Man aims to break skateboarding world records in aid of mental health charity

A man hopes to break two skateboarding world records in one day to raise money for the charity Mind and encourage others with mental health conditions to use them as their superpower.Ryan Swain, from Malton, North Yorkshire, has the backing of Olympic ski-jumper Eddie the Eagle for his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the furthest distance travelled on skateboard in 12 hours and 24 hours.

How TV show Friends has helped Scarpa at Forest

The 28-year-old credits the comedy for his grasp of the English language, which he has put to use as resident translator for Brazilian team-mates Felipe, Danilo and Renan Lodi.They are among 29 players signed by Premier League Forest this season."They have to learn English and I'm glad to help - they are talented and good guys," Scarpa said.

Evan Mock Is Having the Best Time

On a recent afternoon, Evan Mock was trying to do laundry in his East Village condo, but something was wrong with the dryer.Perturbed beeps cut through the retro-soul music playing in the airy third-floor walk-up.The machine kept starting and stopping.He mentioned a theory, something about excessive lint accumulation and a defective filter.

Man aims to break skateboarding world records in aid of mental health charity

A man hopes to break two skateboarding world records in one day to raise money for the charity Mind and encourage others with mental health conditions to use them as their superpower.Ryan Swain, from Malton, North Yorkshire, has the backing of Olympic ski-jumper Eddie the Eagle for his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the furthest distance travelled on skateboard in 12 hours and 24 hours.

How TV show Friends has helped Scarpa at Forest

The 28-year-old credits the comedy for his grasp of the English language, which he has put to use as resident translator for Brazilian team-mates Felipe, Danilo and Renan Lodi.They are among 29 players signed by Premier League Forest this season."They have to learn English and I'm glad to help - they are talented and good guys," Scarpa said.

Evan Mock Is Having the Best Time

On a recent afternoon, Evan Mock was trying to do laundry in his East Village condo, but something was wrong with the dryer.Perturbed beeps cut through the retro-soul music playing in the airy third-floor walk-up.The machine kept starting and stopping.He mentioned a theory, something about excessive lint accumulation and a defective filter.
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Choose the best East Bay summer camp for your kids

There is no shortage of choices when it comes to camps in the East Bay.Berkeleyside's East Bay Summer Camp Guide helps you select the best one for your family: it's a directory of paid-for listings and your one-stop shop to a great summer for your kids and for you.Camps have been shown to help improve kids' health, improve their ability to get along with others, enhance thinking, problem-solving and resiliency skills, as well as boost self-esteem.

Ken Block, champion pro rally driver and social media icon, dies at 55

Most of Ken Block's social media messages to his nearly 2 million YouTube subscribers and half a million Twitter followers touted the "Go Fast Risk Every Thang" mantra that enabled him to become the world's most famous rally car racer and ambassador for the sport.But his last Twitter post was as a proud father, touting "The 4th and final episode of my 16-year-old daughter Lia buying, tearing down, rebuilding and now driving her '85 Audi Ur Quattro ... ."

Skateboarding After the End

Hey, guys!Let's jump right in.I get the same questions from all of my coastal viewers: none.They're with God now.But the ones far enough inland to keep skating ask, "What's the best board for riding a dead planet?"There's no universal answer; we all have different goals.Some of us turn dried-out lakes into perfect D.I.Y. bowls.

Squishmallows go from TikTok sensation to top Christmas toy

Times are tough and budgets are squeezed, so it is perhaps no surprise that the runaway success story in Toyland this Christmas is Squishmallows, the squidgy, huggable pillows-with-a-face that became a viral sensation on TikTok.The 8 toys are flying off retailers' shelves with UK sales up 300% this year and stores on track to sell 4m.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Mark Gonzales in Paris

Mark Gonzales's first solo exhibition in Paris features new 'schmoo' character paintings and original drawings, highlighting his creative evolution and connection to skateboarding.
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