Evolution of Skate from Shoe Power on Vimeo.

Just got this in our inbox today.

“Experience the evolution of skateboarding from the 1970s through today covering the fashion, music and style of each period. This is being released as part of the Shoe Power campaign. Stay tuned for the Shoe Power short film to be released Oct 6. Check out facebook.com/​shoepower for exclusive photos, contests and details on a public skate event. Music by Youth Group, Beastie Boys & M.I.A.”

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BYUN from thismustbetheplace on Vimeo.

Produced and directed by Ben Wu and David Usui, of Lost & Found Films this one is pretty awesome. Somehow they misspelled Mr Byun’s name - not to nitpick, but his name is Byun Yong Gwon. Anyway, good stuff guys.

“THIS MUST BE THE PLACE is a series of short films that explore the idea of home; what makes them, how they represent us, why we need them.”

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Sleigh Bells “Infinity Guitars” from Phil Pinto on Vimeo.

I don’t know what it is about burning guitars that’s just so fascinating that you just have to click replay over and over. The off kilter bad-girl and wayward smoke machine also helps this video charm its way into your heart. Nice one Sleigh Bells!

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Nothing makes me choke up on a Monday like this song from Streets of Fire by Firehose, featuring Natas Kaupas. One of the best skate videos of the time, and one of the most influential skate videos ever. Enjoy.

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Indoor mini-ramp? Check. Bikes hanging off the ceiling? Check. Nice one, OFF!
Over the weekend OFF! Dropped their first video - a live rendition of the song “Upside Down”. They are joined by the SLAVE skate team. Look for their first EP dropping shortly on Vice Records.

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Hello, I would like to talk about #8 from Paul Paper on Vimeo.

This series of videos is quite lovely. As simple as these videos are, they act as snapshots of the contemporary landscape - while some of the artists the subjects (artists themselves) mention may have varying levels of fame, the way the videos are presented provides a platform as a starting point for others to explore new works. Poignant, personal and sweet.

“Ilikethisblog presents a series of interviews with contemporary artists talking about a work of art/artist they admire.
Jessica Williams reveals her liking for Laurie Anderson.”

More here.

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etnies | A Day In The Life | Part 1 from etnies Australia on Vimeo.

etnies | A Day In The Life | Part 1
Young Ellis Ericson does this every day. Fucker!

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shinya kimura @ chabott engineering from Henrik Hansen on Vimeo.

Here is a short film that really captures the soul of someone who is an artisan. Most people see custom building of anything as a luxury - one whose time is long past. Just because a company has trademarked the name “Custom” doesn’t mean that the products that they build are that. Being able to choose between 3 options doesn’t make it so. A real “custom” made product is one that has had someone toil over it. Real sweat. Real emotion.

Shinya Kimura is someone whose philosophy and approach to life should inspire us all even in some small way.

Directed by Henrik Hansen.

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Whenever I’m on the road I often peer into the cars next to me and let my imagination wander; what is going on in that car? The tense couple - did he do something wring? The rowdy kids - are the parents not attentive enough? The teenagers - did they steal that car? The possibilities are endless.

Andrew Bush was a photographer born in the 1950’s and his work captures beautifully the simplicity of these imaginary vignettes. Vector Portraits, 1989 - 1997.

Photo by Andrew Bush

Photo by Andrew Bush

Photo by Andrew Bush

Photo by Andrew Bush

See more Vector Portraits here.

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TapeArt - Stella & Rex & Jurij Lozic from Multipraktik on Vimeo.

Commercial tape art video done for Orto (Simobil) by Stella, Rex, Jurij Lozič. (From Woostercollective.)

Video by Multipraktik (shots & edit by: Mique; titles: Nina Vrhovec)
Music by DID - Ask U2

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