Supreme, New York A complete group of 131 full-sized Supreme skateboard decks, published by Supreme New York between 2011-2019. Each approximately: 81 x 21 cm. 31 7/8 x 8 1/4 in. Fußnoten Provenance Supreme, London Acquired directly from the above by the present owner between 2011 and 2019 One of the definitive lifestyle brands of the last thirty years, Supreme has ascended to a cross-cultural icon of fashion and art, collaborating with some of the most important artists of the contemporary period since its launch in 1994. Quintessentially the identity and ethos of the brand, the series of artist-collaborative skateboard decks that Supreme began in 1998 demonstrate how the label pioneered a movement that influenced luxury fashion houses to adopt collaborative lines as a key aspect of their business, from Adidas to Louis Vuitton and Raf Simons. A collection of original, full-size Supreme decks produced between 2011-2019, featuring such momentous artists as Jake and Dinos Chapman Urs Fischer Nan Goldin Mike Kelley Cindy Sherman and Dash Snow amongst others, the 131 objects that comprise the present lot are impeccable, rare works of art that speak to the cultural significance of Supreme as a generation-defining marque. The skateboard decks have quickly become collector's items, not just for skateboarders or stylists, but for the art market for whom the limited-edition pieces represent unique and alternative works by major artists. Emerging from the Downtown scene in Manhattan in the 1990s, British-born owner James Jebbia opened the inaugural Supreme outlet on Lafayette Street in SoHo, New York, with a dedicated cult following amidst the skateboarders and artists of Manhattan, refashioning the gritty image of streetwear and subculture in the mould of contemporary art – presenting garments and accessories in-store with the polish and elegance of a luxury brand or gallery. It was this cross-pollination of styles, designs and motifs that identified Supreme as a breakthrough presence in the industry, attracting the attention of artists and creatives who appreciated the spirit of appropriation, collaboration and experimentation. From the infamous design of the now iconic box logo to the signature t-shirts, Supreme has garnered such recognition thanks to this synthesis of "high" art and "low" culture; none better illustrated than across the undersides of Supreme skateboard decks. Collaborating with artists since the beginning of the series, Jebbia and Neville Wakefield curated a selection of artists with both personal ties to the label, as well as boundary-pushing, seminal artists of their respective generations, to design the limited-run pieces. Released in 2015, the skateboard decks produced by Larry Clark are undoubtedly some of the most important and exclusive works from the collection. Celebrating twenty years since the release of Clark's controversial film Kids (1995), Supreme's collaboration with the film director and photographer celebrates not only one of the first pieces of cinema to explore the raw experience and intricacies of youth culture, but reflects upon Supreme's own closeness to the production having supplied garments for the cast, which included two original Supreme team skateboarders. This attention to detail and shared histories echoes throughout the collaborations featured here, not least in those of Dash Snow and Harmony Korine who were similarly young artists and creatives on the Downtown scene. One of the largest collections of the highly sought-after full-size Supreme skateboard decks, purchased by the present owner from the London outlet over the last decade, the present lot is an outstanding testament to the history of a streetwear brand that grew into a cultural icon. Emboldening the tired post-punk aesthetic of SoHo in the 1990s through working closely with the leading contemporary artists, the skateboard decks are a collective of individual works of art that represent the cutting-edge of fashion and
Supreme, New York A complete group of 131 full-sized Supreme skateboard decks, published by Supreme New York between 2011-2019. Each approximately: 81 x 21 cm. 31 7/8 x 8 1/4 in. Fußnoten Provenance Supreme, London Acquired directly from the above by the present owner between 2011 and 2019 One of the definitive lifestyle brands of the last thirty years, Supreme has ascended to a cross-cultural icon of fashion and art, collaborating with some of the most important artists of the contemporary period since its launch in 1994. Quintessentially the identity and ethos of the brand, the series of artist-collaborative skateboard decks that Supreme began in 1998 demonstrate how the label pioneered a movement that influenced luxury fashion houses to adopt collaborative lines as a key aspect of their business, from Adidas to Louis Vuitton and Raf Simons. A collection of original, full-size Supreme decks produced between 2011-2019, featuring such momentous artists as Jake and Dinos Chapman Urs Fischer Nan Goldin Mike Kelley Cindy Sherman and Dash Snow amongst others, the 131 objects that comprise the present lot are impeccable, rare works of art that speak to the cultural significance of Supreme as a generation-defining marque. The skateboard decks have quickly become collector's items, not just for skateboarders or stylists, but for the art market for whom the limited-edition pieces represent unique and alternative works by major artists. Emerging from the Downtown scene in Manhattan in the 1990s, British-born owner James Jebbia opened the inaugural Supreme outlet on Lafayette Street in SoHo, New York, with a dedicated cult following amidst the skateboarders and artists of Manhattan, refashioning the gritty image of streetwear and subculture in the mould of contemporary art – presenting garments and accessories in-store with the polish and elegance of a luxury brand or gallery. It was this cross-pollination of styles, designs and motifs that identified Supreme as a breakthrough presence in the industry, attracting the attention of artists and creatives who appreciated the spirit of appropriation, collaboration and experimentation. From the infamous design of the now iconic box logo to the signature t-shirts, Supreme has garnered such recognition thanks to this synthesis of "high" art and "low" culture; none better illustrated than across the undersides of Supreme skateboard decks. Collaborating with artists since the beginning of the series, Jebbia and Neville Wakefield curated a selection of artists with both personal ties to the label, as well as boundary-pushing, seminal artists of their respective generations, to design the limited-run pieces. Released in 2015, the skateboard decks produced by Larry Clark are undoubtedly some of the most important and exclusive works from the collection. Celebrating twenty years since the release of Clark's controversial film Kids (1995), Supreme's collaboration with the film director and photographer celebrates not only one of the first pieces of cinema to explore the raw experience and intricacies of youth culture, but reflects upon Supreme's own closeness to the production having supplied garments for the cast, which included two original Supreme team skateboarders. This attention to detail and shared histories echoes throughout the collaborations featured here, not least in those of Dash Snow and Harmony Korine who were similarly young artists and creatives on the Downtown scene. One of the largest collections of the highly sought-after full-size Supreme skateboard decks, purchased by the present owner from the London outlet over the last decade, the present lot is an outstanding testament to the history of a streetwear brand that grew into a cultural icon. Emboldening the tired post-punk aesthetic of SoHo in the 1990s through working closely with the leading contemporary artists, the skateboard decks are a collective of individual works of art that represent the cutting-edge of fashion and
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