How Artist Marcos Cabrera was Tapped by Vans to Create Portraits of Skateboard Icons...
Barcelona-based artist reveals the inspiration behind his powerful portraits of skateboard all stars.
From Malibu to Global Phenomenon: The Story of 1980s Boardsports Apparel Brand Jimmy’Z
How surfer and conceptual artist Jimmy Ganzer turned a DIY-board shorts brand into a global lifestyle phenomenon.
Skateboard-Inspired Artist Nervous Nils Wants to Cover the Entire World with Stickers
ILLUMINATED PAPER catches up with the world-traveling sticker artist and learns how to craft the perfect street art stickers from pro materials.
Streetwear Pioneers: The Story of Homeboy Loud Couture
How German skateboard clothing brand Homeboy created the blueprint for street-inspired apparel in the 1980s.
The Skateboard Fashion Journey of Tony Alva
How the legendary Dog Town skateboarder took skateboarding from sport to attitude-driven lifestyle.
The True History of the OSIRIS D3 Skateboarding Shoe Featuring Footwear Designer Brian Reid
Amid speculation, rumors, and blatant copycats, ILLUMINATED PAPER gets the history behind one of the most polarizing shoes in the skate game. Featuring commentary from original shoe designer Brian Reid.
The Ultimate 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for the Special Skateboarder in Your Life
These skateboarder-approved gifts will spread the stoke among skaters on your gift list with plenty of online shopping options.
Meet the Brewmaster Behind the 1990s Skateboarding Inspired Beer Label Big Brauther
ILLUMINATED PAPER gets an interview and home brewery tour with graphic designer and skateboard industry insider Axel Bourg.
Inside the Skate Music Radio Show Every Skateboarder Should Listen to
Music plus skateboarding equals magic. Interview with skateboarder and radio producer Gianluca Quagliano, the mastermind behind NTS Live’s SKATE MUZIK radio show.
The 5 Greatest Wu-Tang Clan Songs in Skateboard Videos
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enter the Wu-Tang, ILLUMINATED PAPER takes a look at the classic skateboard video parts that created a legacy.