RISK Recreates Iconic Venice Pavilion For “Beyond The Streets�
Legendary artist RISK recently curated an installation for a must-see art exhibit in Los Angeles called Beyond The Streets.
Paying homage to L.A. and his graffiti roots, RISK resurrected one of the most iconic destinations in skateboarding history -- the Venice Pavilion (aka "Venice Pit") -- which he recreated for an installation at the show, in partnership with Adidas Skateboarding.
The iconic Venice Beach site was known as one of the original birthplaces of street-style skateboarding, while also introducing East Coast subway-style graffiti to the West Coast.
Up above is an original photo of the Venice Pit. Check out RISK’s recreation below.

RISK's exhibit at Beyond The Streets / Credit: John Pangilinan
In the early 2000s, the Venice Pavilion was demolished and renovated, removing a piece of cultural history.
RISK created not one, but two pieces for Beyond The Streets. The other installation served as a statement against police brutality.
Inspired by Damien Hirst’s “Natural History,� the graff legend dipped an actual police car in formaldehyde and then sliced it “like bacon.� RISK says the piece calls out police for patrolling the hood like sharks.
Take a look at RISK's creation below.
To see both of RISK's pieces in person, along with pieces from a wide range of respected artists, visit Beyond The Streets, which is open from now until Aug. 26th. Visit the official website for details.
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