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# Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions
The Skateboard Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum

By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-02 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-exhibition
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/7/design-museum-skateboard-exhibtion-info)

![Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/511/skateboard-exhibition.jpeg)

The [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition) Museum in London is hosting the [Skateboard exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1), which also happens to be the largest skateboarding exhibit in the country. The artful process highlights the creative development behind [deck design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) throughout its history. It is set to open its doors this Fall and displays a step-by-step process of board craftsmanship throughout the past seven decades and also goes into how the culture has transformed in the 50s.

There are 200 objects that will reflect the sport and its development. Some of them include rare skateboards on display, DVDs, and magazines. It will also display over 50 boards that have been used by iconic athletes with the help of California's Skateboarding Hall of Fame Museum.

Image Credit: Design Museum, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/7/design-museum-skateboard-exhibtion-info)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 17%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Skateboard Design Evolution:** Explore the creative development and transformation of deck design in the largest skateboarding exhibit at London's Design Museum.
- **Historical Transformation of Skateboarding Culture:** Discover how skateboarding culture has evolved over the past seven decades through a diverse collection of 200 objects at the Design Museum.
- **Iconic Skateboards and Athlete Memorabilia:** View rare skateboards, DVDs, magazines, and over 50 boards used by legendary athletes at the Skateboard exhibition in London's Design Museum.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art Exhibitions:** Leverage creativity and cultural development to curate unique art exhibits showcasing the evolution of a specific industry.
- **Historical Museums:** Capture the attention of visitors by creating immersive exhibits that highlight the transformation of culture and history in a specific field.
- **Sports Memorabilia:** Tap into the nostalgia and passion for sports by showcasing rare artifacts, equipment, and memorabilia in dedicated exhibitions.

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