Tony Hawk, Vans, and the DIY Roots of Skateboarding Come to the Mingei
An embarrassing admission to start: At one time in my life, I considered skaters to be a feral nuisance at best, a rebellious menace at worst. I was annoyed at how they turned public spaces into personal playgrounds, taking over handrails, park benches, ledges, and stairs. I wanted a peaceful, bird-