Starting in November of last year and running until March of this year, the Museum of Brisbane  showcased THE STOKE – A History of Brisbane Skateboarding exhibition. It was a celebration of the rich history and enduring culture of skateboarding in my hometown, Brisbane, Australia. The Stoke explored “the intersection of physical and artistic expression [...]

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It caught me by surprise. I wasn’t looking for it. It kind of just snuck up on me. As the saying goes: true love comes when you least expect it. In the summer of 1994, I embarked upon one of the greatest love affairs of my life. It struck like a lightning bolt in the [...]

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