There’s a certain charm to seeing street culture juxtaposed with heritage architecture, which is why we’re particularly excited to see The Skateroom exhibition at the Hôtel de Crillon. While skateboarding has played a crucial role in shaping both youth and street culture and has long been recognised as an athletically taxing sport, it’s only this year that skateboarding makes its debut in the Olympics.
To celebrate, the exhibition—a project spearheaded by Parisian creative Sarah Andelman—in the Hôtel de Crillon sees pieces curated by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman in collaboration with The Skateroom take over the lobby, suites, and public spaces of the Hôtel de Crillon.
Among the artists featured are Cindy Sherman, Juergen Teller, Jenny Holzer, Ai Weiwei, Jeff Koons, and Andy Warhol; each of whom has had their paintings reprinted onto skateboard decks. Additionally, French artist Inès Longevial, known for her vibrant impressionist paintings, has created an exclusive limited-edition piece for the exhibition, priced at €185 (solo) and €500 (triptych).
Sitting artfully within the 18th-century Hôtel de Crillon, an establishment originally known for hosting the world’s most lavish debutante balls, The Skateroom exhibition is not merely a testament to the steadily increasing popularity of and respect for the sport itself, but represents its wider impact on the community and culture at large.
The exhibition will run from the 18th of June to the 14th of September. The exhibition is open to the public, with a select number of artworks exclusively visible in guest suites.
Words by Henry Blake
