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A SKATEBOARDER'S ROMANCE
A SKATEBOARDER'S ROMANCE
October 15, 2013
Maximilian Thienen | Action Wien 2011. Photo: Philipp Schuster
Philipp Schuster (1984) has made a name for himself as an internationally recognised skateboarder. It was his ambition to capture the lifestyle of street skating which initially led him to photography.
His latest project follows a group of fellow skaters building a self-designed indoor skate bowl in the basement of an apartment block in Vienna. Over the course of several months, Schuster accompanied the endeavour with his camera, creating an extensive series which goes far beyond a mere documentary.
Complementing the project (which will be exhibited for the first time) will be a selection of action photographs and videos Schuster created over the past few years. Designed to be a sculptural part of the exhibition space, a skateboard ramp will be set up within the gallery – on the last day of the exhibition, it will be open for public use.
For further information visit Westlicht
His latest project follows a group of fellow skaters building a self-designed indoor skate bowl in the basement of an apartment block in Vienna. Over the course of several months, Schuster accompanied the endeavour with his camera, creating an extensive series which goes far beyond a mere documentary.
Complementing the project (which will be exhibited for the first time) will be a selection of action photographs and videos Schuster created over the past few years. Designed to be a sculptural part of the exhibition space, a skateboard ramp will be set up within the gallery – on the last day of the exhibition, it will be open for public use.
For further information visit Westlicht
Maximilian Thienen | Action Wien 2011. Photo: Philipp Schuster
untitled | Vienna 2012. Photo: Philipp Schuster
untitled | Vienna 2012. Photo: Philipp Schuster
untitled | Vienna 2012. Photo: Philipp Schuster