Evolving out of the 1950s California surf community, skateboards brought the sensations of the water sport to the streets, becoming a staple of California’s cultural landscape. Since then, skateboarding continues to evolve, capturing the attention of each generation in a different way promoting diversity and inclusivity. New Normal: Skateboarding Now explores how the sport has contributed and expanded into fashion, film, music, and art, inspiring diverse demographics globally over the last 70 years.
An opening reception will be held Sunday, June 4, 1–3 p.m. where guests can view curated photographs, collections, and immersive installations that offer a fascinating perspective on California skateboarding culture.
Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine CA
Cover Artist: Tony Hawk, Jonathan Mehring
Summer, 2023
Contributors: A Klass, Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham, Aaron Homoki, Alana Nichols, Alexis Sablone, Andrew and Stella Reynolds, Atiba Jefferson, Beatrice Domond, Ben Duffy, Brett Novak, Brian Anderson, Briana King, Bryce Kanights, Bryce Wettstein, Buddy Bleckley, Cara-Beth Burnside, Caroline Yamamoto, Chandler Burton, Chase Bonaventura, Chase Webb, Chaz Miley, Cher Strauberry, Chris Colbourn, Chris Hooten, Chris Rooney, Chris Sanchez, Christian Alexander, Clayton McCarthy, Clemente Le Gall, Clint Walker, Clive Dixon, Crys Worley., Dan Cavalheiro, Dan Mancina, Douglas Miles Jr, Dylan Rieder, Efron Danzig, Elijah Albert, Elissa Steamer, Eric Johnsey, Erik Olsen, Felipe Nunes, Funa Nakayama, Gabe Morford, Glen E. Friedman, Isamu Yamamoto, James Pitonyak, Jamie Thomas, Jared Prindle, Jeremiah Arias, Jesse Swalley, Jon Comer, Jonathan Mehring, Jordan Maxham, Justin Bishop…
Kader Sylla, Kanya Sesser, Keith Debotis, Kenna Gallagher, Kristina Patterson, Kristoffer Kumar, Leo Baker, Lizzie Armanto, Luis ‘Moose’ De Los Reyes, Madeleine Larcheron, Marbie Miller, Marcel Veldman, Mariah Duran, Marty Grimes, Matt Hawkins, Matthew Fookes, Michael Burnett, Michael Hsiung, Michele Santa, Mike Johnson, Mike Rogers, Mimi Knoop, Misugu Okamoto, Nawany Miranda, Neal Unger, Nick Coury, Nicole Hause, Nora Vasconcellos, Omar Hattab, Oscar Loreto Jr., Paul Rodriguez Jr., Peach Sørensen, Poppy Olsen, Quinn Waitley, Rayssa Leal, Robert Brink, Ryan Allan, Saeed Rahbaran, Sam McGuire, Samarria Brevard, Sean Carabarin, Sean Malto, Shiloh Catori, Tiago Lemos, Todd Huber, Tony Hawk, Ty Evans, Tyshawn Jones, Vanessa Torres, William Strobeck, Yasmeen Foqha, Yndiara Asp, and Zorah Olivia.
