Museum of Youth Culture presents ‘Trigger Happy’, a skateboard polaroid show

The Museum of Youth Culture and Palace videographer Jack Brooks have teamed up for a unique exhibition titled Likes to shoot. The exhibition takes place at Meanwhile Studio at 4 Flitcroft Street, London, and runs from Friday 5th July to Saturday 6th July. It’s a deep dive into the unpredictable, often chaotic world of skateboarding, beautifully captured on Polaroid film.

Jack Brooks, known for his raw and stark documentation of London’s skateboarding community, brings his unique perspective to this exhibition. His Polaroid series captures the spontaneous moments that define skateboarding culture. “In skateboarding, and in life, it’s the unexpected moments that really stand out. Likes to shoot “It’s about embracing those moments, and I’m looking forward to sharing that with everyone,” Brooks said.

The exhibition is a celebration of the imperfections and unplanned moments that become the most memorable. Supported by Polaroid, Likes to shoot shows these ‘unfortunate accidents’ in a series of captivating images.

In partnership with the Museum of Youth Culture, which has celebrated teenage life in Britain for over a century, the exhibition incorporates archive material to create an immersive experience. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own Polaroids, cameras, skateboards and memorabilia to add to the museum’s archive.

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When I think back to my own skateboarding experience, it is often the unexpected falls and spontaneous tricks that stick in my memory. This exhibition promises to capture that same spirit of spontaneity and joy.

Exhibition details:

• Data: July 5 – July 6
• Location: Meanwhile Studio, 4 Flitcroft Street, WC2H 8DJ
• Opening hours:
  • July 5: 12:00 – 18:00
  • July 6: 12:00 – 17:00

For more information, please visit the Museum of Youth Culture and Polaroid.

About the makers:

Jack Brooks is a seasoned documentary filmmaker and videographer with over a decade of experience documenting London’s skateboarding scene. His work is known for its raw, unedited charm, which perfectly suits the theme of Likes to shoot.

The Museum of Youth Culture is dedicated to the unique expression of youth culture in Britain, with over 150,000 photographs and artefacts. The museum aims to open a permanent home for its collection, and continue to highlight the extraordinary stories of Britain’s youth.

Polaroid has been an icon of instant photography since 1937, known for innovations like the Polaroid Land camera and the Polaroid SX-70. Today, Polaroid continues to celebrate the beauty of everyday life through its instant photography tools.

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