Join Vans at June 21st with 31 cities in China go skateboarding together!
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Jan. 29 marked a big milestone for Nike Action Sports in China, as the brand opened its first action sports-specific store in Beijing. The store is located on the fifth floor of Joy City shopping center in the Xidan district, the heart of the city’s skateboarding community. At 110 square meters, it’s Nike’s largest action sports store in Greater China. Shoppers will find a full range of the latest Nike action sports footwear and apparel.
“Skateboarding is growing quickly in China, and there are many fans of the sport in the Xidan area,” said Jason Zhu, GM, Nike Action Sports in Greater China. “We chose this location to be closer to the skate communities. Many top athletes are already fans of Nike Skateboarding, and the new store will continue to bring Chinese skaters the most advanced products and best services available.”
Nike Skateboarding athletes Eric Koston and Sean Malto attended the opening ceremony and were joined by members of the Nike Skateboarding China team, including top Chinese skateboarder Che Lin as well as Boss Xie, Jeremy Hu, Daniel Jason Leung, Didi Liu and Hu Jinchen. The athletes answered questions from fans, and Koston showed off the second generation of his signature shoe – the Koston 2. Featuring Lunarlon cushioning and enhanced breathability, durability and fit, the Koston 2 will be available in early April.
The store mixes unique, artistic elements as well as cultural influences from the city itself to create an authentic, inviting space for the skate community. A table with tools is available for customers to fix their boards, and videos and photos help bring the sport to life throughout the store. Famed Beijing graffiti artist Li Qiuqiu created a unique painting in the store inspired by Nike SB athletes Koston, Paul Rodriguez, Omar Salazar and Che Lin. Brick walls and graffiti manhole covers add strong local flavor to the modern space. Members of the Nike SB team plan to visit the store regularly interact with skate fans.
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CHALLENGE SKATEBOARDS SDA 2012 Skate Deck Art – customized collectibles presented by Skullcandy. Shanghai Party & TWS “THE CINEMATOGRAPHER PROJECT” premiere party – Skullcandy Office, July 25.
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CATCH THE CHINA PREMIER OF TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING MAGAZINE’S “THE CINEMATOGRAPHER PROJECT” IN SHANGHAI ON JULY 25, 7pm
VENUE:
1/F, No. 12, Lane 273, Jiaozhou Rd.
Jing’An District, Shanghai 200040, PRC
CHALLENGE SKATEBOARDS SDA 2012 presented by Skullcandy comprises of 34 artworks by 31 artists including ANDC, Maxime “S3” Archambault, CEET, Thierry Chow, ESOW, Matthew Faulkner, Wilfredo “Bio” Feliciano, Sonya Fu, GAS, Phil Hayes, janesnation, Jlee Ho Lam, Shann Larsson, Pierre-Étienne Massé, Mark Mi, NOISE, NOMATTSLAND, Pan Yulong and Wu Yirong, Miles “Mlo Tomtom” Pasick, Miguel Payano, Mark Ryan, SEVEN, Shen Jing Dong, Shigeru Ishihara and Wang Lei, Wang Si Jia, Wong Tinyan, Peter Yuill , Zhan Wei and 96k.
TransWorld SKATEboarding is proud to present our 24th video, The Cinematographer Project. They assembled 13 of skateboarding’s finest filmmakers to each produce their own original three-to-five minute short. The result is a truly creative and diverse take on the current world of skateboarding.
CHALLENGE SKATEBOARDS SDA 2012 PRESENTED BY SKULLCANDY will again present site-specific installations to represent a spectrum of artists from three continents, who’s individual works blend the border between skateboarding and art; exploring new modes of experiencing a lifestyle while bringing the art form to a wider public audience.
SDA published a full-color high-quality catalogue featuring images, contact information, and artist roster.
Download the catalogue at www.skatedeckart.com!
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
Challenge Skateboards – www.fdskateboarding.com
Skullcandy – www.skullcandy.com
Wabsono, Unique, Dragonsk8.com
IASC
Source Shanghai
S3 Studio
Boardzone.cn
Supporting Media:
Sports Illustrated China, Let’s Magazine, What’s Up Magazine
Chinaskateboards.cn, Niurenku.com, Creativehunt.com,
Radcollector, Artron.net, www.KickerClub.com, www.dragonsk8.com
For further information please call (86) 150 1152 7797
or email us at skatedeckart@corepowerasia.com
For sales enquiries please get in touch with Francis Tan at Voxfire Gallery in Hongkong
+852-9096-4705 / Mobile +852-9096-4705
francis@voxfiregallery.com
A joint project by Core Power Asia and KickerClub
www.corepowerasia.com www.kickerclub.com
Beer sponsor
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We caught up with Hongkong based artist Peter Yuill, who’s custom Skullcandy Aviator headphone is an addition to the SDA 2012 tour. Find out more about the artist and his work “TIMES LIKE THESE”:
SKATE DECK ART / Q Please tell us more about yourself and your work !
PETER YUILL / A
I was born in and educated in Canada and have been living and working in Hong Kong for two years.
My work deals with the divinity of the machine, the role it plays in our lives and with the development of the human existence. I also explore the powerful and seductive nature of symbols, nationalism, and empire.
Q What is special about the collaboration with Skullcandy for SDA?
A This exhibition is a great opportunity for me to explore working with other mediums that I usually don’t get to work with. Doing the piece on the skateboard deck was a great step outside the norm for me and I really enjoyed the unique challenges it had.
Q What is the inspiration for this particular artwork?
A My inspiration for this piece is the relationship of the British Empire to the development of Hongkong and the lasting impact it has had on the city. As well as how colonies like Hongkong helped to build the British Empire into the most power empire on the planet.
Q SDA is a unique concept and breaks down borders between boardsports, fine art and urban art. Tell us more about your contribution in the group show and how it influenced your creation for Skullcandy.
A Not only did I create a skateboard piece but I also customized a set of Skullcandy Aviator headphones. I tried to create a pearly glassy look but with a gritty studio vibe like they were an artists working headphones. I also drew on one of Hongkong signature Tong Lau buildings which always influence my work in one way or another.
ABOUT SDA 2012:
Core Power Asia and KickerClub are pleased to present CHALLENGE SKATEBOARDS SDA 2012 Skate Deck Art – customized collectibles presented by Skullcandy, an exhibition of unique functional art. Opening on May 18 at Voxfire Gallery in Hongkong and curated by Miriam Deller and Chris Keith, the show connects boardsports with art and design. In its third year, the exhibition tour has become an institution, challenging the concept of functional art by combining a selection of international artists and local voices with an unsurpassed program of showcasing art, live painting, skateboarding and music.
Artworks of emerging and well known artists, graffiti and urban artists, tattoo artists, athletes, collaborations between Japan & China, first time participants and Challenge Skateboards SDA veterans… all this and more can be seen during the CHALLENGE SKATEBOARDS SDA 2012 presented by Skullcandy exhibition tour.
In addition to these works CHALLENGE SKATEBOARDS SDA 2012 presented by Skullcandy will again present site-specific installations to represent a spectrum of artists from three continents, who’s individual works blend the border between skateboarding and art; exploring new modes of experiencing a lifestyle while bringing the art to a wider public audience.
For further information please call (86) 150 1152 7797
or email us at skatedeckart@corepowerasia.com
For sales enquiries please get in touch with Francis Tan at Voxfire Gallery in Hongkong
+852-2581-3385 / Mobile +852-9096-4705
francis@voxfiregallery.com
A joint project by Core Power Asia and KickerClub
www.corepowerasia.com www.kickerclub.com
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In its third edition, Challenge Skateboard SDA 2012 presented by Skullcandy witnessed a great success at the final KIA X GAMES ASIA held at the KIC Jiangwan Sports Center, Shanghai. Apart from unique graphic designs, skateboard art installations rounded out the exhibition. The show was placed right at the entrance of the Stadion, and proofed to be a magnet for audiences and main attraction.
CHALLENGE SKATEBOARDS SDA 2012 presented by Skullcandy comprises of 34 artworks by 31 artists including ANDC, Maxime “S3” Archambault, CEET, Thierry Chow, ESOW, Matthew Faulkner, Wilfredo “Bio” Feliciano, Sonya Fu, GAS, Phil Hayes, janesnation, Jlee Ho Lam, Shann Larsson, Pierre-Étienne Massé, Mark Mi, NOISE, NOMATTSLAND, Pan Yulong and Wu Yirong, Miles “Mlo Tomtom” Pasick, Miguel Payano, Mark Ryan, SEVEN, Shen Jing Dong, Shigeru Ishihara and Wang Lei, Wang Si Jia, Wong Tinyan, Peter Yuill , Zhan Wei and 96k.
Still to come:
SDA at Voxfire Gallery Hongkong （Voxfire Gallery, 1/F 52 Gage Street (entrance at Aberdeen Street), Sheung Wan, Hong Kong）, Grand Opening on May 18, runs through June 23, Skullcandy Shanghai July 16-28, Shanghai, HISO Fashion & Art Exhibition Beijing, October 1-7, Surfing China Festival Hangzhou, October 2-4, China X Games Finals Beijing, October 18-21, Source Shanghai, November 2-16.
SDA published a full-color high-quality catalogue featuring images, contact information, and artist roster.
Download the catalogue at www.skatedeckart.com!
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
Challenge Skateboards – www.challengeskateboard.com
Skullcandy – www.skullcandy.com
Wabsono, Unique, Dragonsk8.com
IASC
Source Shanghai
S3 Studio
Boardzone.cn
Supporting Media:
Sports Illustrated China, Let’s Magazine, What’s Up Magazine
Chinaskateboards.cn, Niurenku.com, Creativehunt.com,
Radcollector, Artron.net, www.KickerClub.com, www.dragonsk8.com
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