Save the Southbank Jam
May 7th, 2013

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 04.05.13. Save the Southbank Skate Jam on Saturday 4 May 2013 in London, England. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing, home to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

“Long Live Southbank”longlivesouthbank.com

“Save the Southbank”savethesouthbank.com

Here is an edit of the Save Southbank Skate Jam from the weekend.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 04.05.13. Save the Southbank Skate Jam on Saturday 4 May 2013 in London, England. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing, home to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 04.05.13. Save the Southbank Skate Jam on Saturday 4 May 2013 in London, England. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing, home to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.


Kennington Skate Bowl Revisited
May 7th, 2013

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 02.05.13. Kennington skate bowl on Thursday 2 May 2013. In 2012 the American shoe company Converse resurfaced and updated the south London bowl as part of it’s Fix To Ride program. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

“Kennington Skate Bowl (24.07.12)”marcvallee.co.uk

“Kennington Skate Bowl Jam (26.05.12)”marcvallee.co.uk

One year on and the Converse Fix To Ride resurface is looking a bit shabby.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 02.05.13. Kennington skate bowl on Thursday 2 May 2013. In 2012 the American shoe company Converse resurfaced and updated the south London bowl as part of it’s Fix To Ride program. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 02.05.13. Kennington skate bowl on Thursday 2 May 2013. In 2012 the American shoe company Converse resurfaced and updated the south London bowl as part of it’s Fix To Ride program. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.


Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins
April 27th, 2013

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 23.04.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins at the undercroft on the Southbank on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in London, England. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing, home to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

“Documenting Dylan Project”marcvallee.co.uk

Here is an edit of Dylan at the undercroft on the Southbank earlier this week. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 23.04.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins at the undercroft on the Southbank on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in London, England. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing, home to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 23.04.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins at the undercroft on the Southbank on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in London, England. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing, home to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 23.04.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins at the undercroft on the Southbank on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in London, England. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing, home to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.


Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins
April 26th, 2013

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 23.04.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins skating across Waterloo Bridge on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

“Documenting Dylan Project”marcvallee.co.uk

Here is an edit of Dylan skateboarding across Waterloo Bridge earlier this week.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 23.04.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins skating across Waterloo Bridge on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.


Save the Southbank
April 24th, 2013

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 23.04.13. A “Save Southbank” poster at the undercroft on the Southbank on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in London, England. The legendary skate spot is under threat as part of plans to refurbish the Festival Wing, home to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

“Skateboarding’s South Bank home to be turned into retail units”The Guardian.

“Save the Southbank”savethesouthbank.com

One for your diary. May 4th to 6th. A weekend of skateboarding, BMX, music and art. Get involved!


Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins
April 16th, 2013

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 15.01.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins on Tuesday 15 January 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

“Documenting Dylan Project”marcvallee.co.uk

Here is a new edit of portraits I shot of Dylan back in January.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 15.01.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins on Tuesday 15 January 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.


Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins & Anti-Skateboarding Devices
April 10th, 2013

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 09.02.13. Skateboarder Dylan Leadley-Watkins and anti-skateboarding devices in the City of London on Saturday 9 February 2013 in London, England. Anti-skateboarding devices are deployed by private corporations and local authorities. The aim is to reshape individual and group behavior and discourage skateboarders from using a particular public or semi public space. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

“Anti-Skateboarding Devices Project”marcvallee.co.uk

“Documenting Dylan Project”marcvallee.co.uk

I shot these back in February. I like how the Anti-Skateboarding Devices and Documenting Dylan projects come together.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 09.02.13. Anti-skateboarding devices in the City of London on Saturday 9 February 2013 in London, England. Anti-skateboarding devices are deployed by private corporations and local authorities. The aim is to reshape individual and group behavior and discourage skateboarders from using a particular public or semi public space. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.


XEROX AND DESTROY: Prints
March 17th, 2013

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XEROX AND DESTROY – The Photocopy Club and Marc Vallée at the Doomed Gallery on Thursday 14 March 2013. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.

“XEROX AND DESTROY”caughtinthecrossfire.com

Here are my XEROX AND DESTROY prints.

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XEROX AND DESTROY – The Photocopy Club and Marc Vallée at the Doomed Gallery on Thursday 14 March 2013. (Photo by Marc Vallée/marcvallee.co.uk) (c) Marc Vallée, 2013. All rights reserved.


XEROX AND DESTROY: The Video
March 17th, 2013

“XEROX AND DESTROY”caughtinthecrossfire.com

Here is the XEROX AND DESTROY video. We had fun. Hope you did. Enjoy!

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Marc Vallée and Matt Martin at XEROX AND DESTROY. Photo by Zac/Crossfire.


XEROX AND DESTROY: Tonight!
March 14th, 2013

Xerox and Destroy

“The Photocopy Club”thephotocopyclub.com

XEROX AND DESTROY kick’s off at 6pm tonight! The Doomed Gallery, 65/67 Ridley Road, Dalston, London, E8 2NP. MAP.

Make sure you RSVP!