skateboarding

  • A group of children and teenagers ride skateboards down a city street surrounded by tall buildings. Some are skating, while others watch or stand on the sidewalk. The image is in black and white.

    30 Old-School Photos of Skateboarding Culture

    From the sunny parks in Venice Beach to the gritty streets of NYC, discover the magnetic energy of skateboard culture from decades past.

    Ask any skater and they’ll tell you: Skateboarding isn’t just a sport or hobby. It’s a lifestyle, a form of rebellion, and a way to carve out identity on city streets and empty pools. In its early days, skateboard culture…