The California Heritage Museum is hosting an exhibition for all the people who enjoy riding a skateboard… although I think all riders of snow, sand, sea and street will enjoy this show.
‘Skateboard: Evolution and Art’ is being held in Santa Monica, CA at the California Heritage Museum until May 30, 2010 and "examines the skateboard from 1950 to the present day."
Multiple people lent a hand in making this possible including Z-boy Nathan Pratt, museum staff curator Michael Trotter, as well as Jeff Ho, Skip Engblom, Tony Alva, Stacey Peralta and Christian Hoisoi. 270 boards will be on display at the exhibition.
I would definitely recommend checking out the evolution of the skate board if you are in the California area; until then, check out other skating innovations we have here on Trend Hunter in the related articles below.
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California Heritage Museum Hosts ‘Skateboard: Evolution and Art'
Trend Themes
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