The Skateroom has teamed up with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to release skateboard editions featuring the late iconic pop artist’s Skulls series from 1976. Each skate deck measures approximately 31 by 8 inches and arrives in five distinct versions: blue, grey, peach, pink and white. The skateboards are made of seven ply grade A Canadian maple wood and includes the official Andy Warhol brand logo with one wall mount per deck.
Warhol developed the Skulls series between 1976 and 1977 in his famed New York City studio called the Factory. The Skulls portray an image of a human skull resting on a flat surface. The multi-colored skulls presented on the duo’s skate decks were inspired by an original black and white photograph captured by one of Warhol’s assistants. “Following Warhol’s instructions, his assistant took photographs while casting a variety of dramatic shadows by manipulating the light source’s position,” as per a statement by The Skateroom.
Art historians have made connections to the artworks to Warhol’s nearly fatal shooting in 1968, claiming that the artist was obsessive over his own mortality following the incident. “Yet, in his book The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (1975), Andy Warhol himself famously claimed, ‘I don’t believe in it because you’re not around to know that it’s happened. I can’t say anything about it because I’m not prepared for it,’” Warhol said in regards to the concept of death.
Check out the skateboard editions above and then head to The Skateroom’s websiteto purchase one for $250 USD. In other art releases, Devin Troy Strother recently unveiled new glossy Faker Lazer Favor prints.
NTWRK, the mobile-first video shopping platform that seamlessly blends entertainment and commerce, is delivering a one-of-a-kind event called “BEYOND THE STREETS.” The initiative will serve as a virtual art fair featuring exclusive paintings, sculptures, special-edition prints, skate decks, drawings and much more. The two-day event will stream on NTWRK, beginning tomorrow, December 5 through December 6, and will also include exclusive drops, brand collaborations, thought-provoking discussions and panels though a series of videos, curated by culture historian Roger Gastman. The stacked line-up includes Action Bronson, Felipe Pantone, FUTURA2000, Guerrilla Girls, Kenny Scharf, Mister Cartoon, Pushead, Shantell Martin and Shepard Fairey. In anticipation of its launch, here are the ten best drops that will be taking place over the next two days.
“UNYIELDING” by Shepard Fairey
Price: $280 USD
Drop Date: December 6, 5 p.m. PST
Shepard Fairey’s “UNYIELDING” sign is limited to 350 units and is signed by the artist.
“Integrity” by Shantell Martin
Price: $250 USD
Drop Date: December 6, 5 p.m. PST
“Integrity” by artist Shantell Martin is limited to 75 pieces, embossed with “BEYOND THE STREETS.” Each unit is signed and numbered by Martin herself.
“Ozzy” Statues by Rello
Price: $250- $7,500 USD
Drop Date: December 6, 3 p.m. PST
Created by the artist Rello, this “Ozzy” statue is available in miniature and enlarged 2-foot versions.
“TUFF LOVE” Baseball Bat by Mister Cartoon
Price: $399 USD
Drop Date: December 5, 10:45 a.m. PST
Mister Cartoon’s “TUFF LOVE” Baseball Bat is a Blue Ribbon maple baseball bat with laser engraving and black paint, limited to 50 pieces.
“Street Sign Set” by André Saraiva
Price: $650 USD
Drop Date: December 5, 6 p.m. PST
André Saraiva’s “Street Sign Set” features four screen-printed skate decks, limited to 100 pieces, that are accompanied by a COA signed by the artist.
“Kalazori” by Kenny Scharf
Price: $750 USD
Drop Date: December 5, 5:30 p.m. PST
“Kalazori” by Kenny Scharf is a Tondo screen print that’s limited to 100 pieces for BEYOND THE STREETS. The works are printed, signed and numbered by Scharf himself.
Fender American Professional II Telecaster Guitar by Felipe Pantone
Price: $7,500 USD
Drop Date: December 6, 12:30 p.m. PST
This Fender American Professional II Telecaster Guitar by Felipe Pantone is one-of-a-kind, featuring a limited-edition “Super-Natural” satin finish with two V-Mod II single-coil Telecaster pickups plus a deluxe molded hardshell case.
DABSMYLA x Chinatown Market Hoodie
Price: $120 USD
Drop Date: December 6, 4 p.m. PST
A special collaboration between DABSMYLA and Chinatown Market, the interactive and playful animation on this hoodie is inspired by graffiti, mid-century illustration and the golden age of American animation.
“Cats & Dogs” by HuskMitNavn
Price: $1,600 USD
Drop Date: December 5, 3 p.m. PST
HuskMitNavn’s “Cats & Dogs” is an original 1-of-1 framed acrylic on paper artwork signed by HuskMitNavn.
“Floflowers” by Takashi Murakami
Price: $3,599.09 USD
Drop Date: December 6, 6:30 p.m. PST
A special edition of Takashi Murakami’s “Floflowers” for BEYOND THE STREETS.
Don’t miss your chance to cop these exclusive drops at the first annual BEYOND THE STREETS event, taking place on December 5 and 6. Download the NTWRK appnow to tune in.
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