Limited Edition of 25
Crabs – Hand Signed,Ai WEIWEI
This deck was inspired by Ai Weiwei’s installation of a group of 3,200 ceramic crabs at the Hirshhorn Museum of Washington D.C. in 2011. The installation, entitled ‘He Xie’, refers to a Chinese slang term referencing internet censorship in China. It also plays on the word’s similarity in sound to ‘river crab’ and ‘harmonious’.
This deck was inspired by Ai Weiwei’s installation of a group of 3,200 ceramic crabs at the Hirshhorn Museum of Washington D.C. in 2011. The installation, entitled ‘He Xie’, refers to a Chinese slang term referencing internet censorship in China. It also plays on the word’s similarity in sound to ‘river crab’ and ‘harmonious’.
Produced and numbered by THE SKATEROOM in 2016
Hand signed CoA by the artist
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Set of 1 skateboard
The deck measures approx. 31x8in (80x20cm)
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Made of 7 ply Grade A Canadian Maple wood
Top-print includes printed signature of the artist
1 wall mount included per deck
Each skate deck measures approximately 31X8IN (80X20CM)
Supported Social Project
Israeli Information Center of Human Rights in the Occupied Territories
Project by B'Tselem
Jerusalem, Israel

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Ai WEIWEI
A Chinese contemporary artist who resides and works both in Berlin and Beijing, Ai Weiwei studied animation at the Beijing Film Academy, then studied art in New York in the early 80’s. Upon returning to China a decade later, he advocated for experimental artists by publishing underground books and curating avant-garde exhibitions.
Ai Weiwei has worked in many mediums, including sculpture, installation, photography, architecture, and film. He is an outspoken advocate of human rights and freedom of speech.
Weiwei’s “Study of Perspective – White House” is an iconic example of a larger body of work that melds art and activism, and is an overt critical response to the current political climate in the United States. Study of Perspective, a series of images shot between 1995 and 2003, show the artist flipping the finger against different buildings across the globe, either landmarks or symbols of authority. Weiwei originally presented the artwork for this collaboration during a controversial art exhibition entitled “Fuck Off”, which ran alongside the Third Shanghai Biennale in 2000.
This is Ai Weiwei’s second Collaboration with THE SKATEROOM — the first collaboration in 2013, raised $15,000 for Skateistan in Kabul – the equivalent of providing 1300 students with educational programs for 2 weeks.
Buying guide
“Printed Signature on the deck” refers to the printed signature of the artist included on the top-print. Most decks feature this printed signature, though some specified editions can also feature a hand signed artist signature.
We make a commitment to the social projects we fund: at least 10% of our revenue goes directly to them. Working with our partners, we help empower at-risk youth, build new skateparks and develop education facilities & resource programs. Since 2014, we have generated over $1,500,000 to support social projects around the world.
In 2019, we became a Certified B Corporation. THE SKATEROOM is also CO2 neutral, chooses to source its skateboard wood from certified sustainable forests, and uses water-based ink for its prints.
These editions of artwork are intended for decorative purposes. While you could definitely skate on them if you wanted to, we provide you with one wall mount per deck to hang them on your wall, just like a painting.
We provide you with everything you need to hang your boards up. With your edition purchase you will receive the EasyFix wall mounts. It’s really easy to set up and you can find all the instructions right here. You can always upgrade to the premium SnapDisplay wall mounts.
Our team is also always ready to help if you have any additional questions.
Direct exposure to sunlight might result in discoloration and damage to your editions. To avoid this, we strongly suggest hanging your art-decks away from direct natural light.
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You have up to 14 days after receiving your order to request a return. The 14-day return policy is applicable on all products except limited hand-signed editions. We will provide you with a return label to send us back the purchased edition in the same condition as when received, with the original packaging and documentation.