NYC Skate- Art MashUp – Words & Photos by Mike OMeally

Last week in NYC there were a bunch of hip happenings in the skate art world.
Thursday night saw a who’s who of skate videography line up on stage at the MOMA as part of a special Spike Jonze week at the MOMA. The event was organized by PO’D of Epicly Later’d. At times it was utter chaos as any good skate event should be (especially one at the MOMA) and for a few brief moments the discussion was somewhat serious and clear headed. Highlights included the Gonz running around with a microphone to answer audience questions, Lance Mountain regaling tales from the Bones Brigade era, Spike and Gonz riffing and arguing over Video Days, and Ed Templeton staying calm and thoughtful throughout the whole madness. Greg Hunt shared tales from the DC helicopter and about Mindfield and Ty Evans got a few words in about Lakai, pioneering generators, the old TWS vids and a few other  …MORE…