Skaters: An Urban Identity

A peek into the heart of skater culture

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-11-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

A hidden treasure

In the deepest depths of Chapultepec, a true treasure is hidden away. The Park of Urban Culture: PARKOUR.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-11-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

Homemade art

As you make your way through the park, the murals envelop you in a wave of colors and shapes. Each work is an expression of identity, embodying the passions and dreams of whoever has found a home away from home in this place.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-05-09) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

Cultural kaleidoscope

The slopes come alive with skaters of all ages. Their movements are synchronized to the rhythm of the graffiti, creating an urban dance where each jump and turn is a piece in an ever-changing cultural mosaic.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-05-09) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

Making history

The stories of skateboarding veterans are interwoven with those of newcomers. Old tales of triumphs and downfalls merge with the bold energy of new tales, each adding their chapter to the park's legacy.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-11-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

Urban poets

A big part of skating culture is the artists who shape the images that capture the rebellious, free spirit of skateboarding—a visual chronicle of an ever-evolving culture.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-11-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

History in motion

Each corner of the park has its own history. On a curve, a wheel scuff recalls someone's exploit; on a wall, faded graffiti speaks of times gone by.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR), Alejandro Rodriguez Torres, 2023-11-24, From the collection of: Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico
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Urban Culture Park (PARCUR), Alejandro Rodriguez Torres, 2023-11-24, From the collection of: Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico
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Urban Culture Park (PARCUR), Alejandro Rodriguez Torres, 2023-11-24, From the collection of: Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico
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Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-11-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

An open community

The arrival of a new skater is always an event. With each debut, excitement palpitates through the air, as if the park itself is welcoming another member into its diverse family united by wheels and art.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-11-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

Skater festival

Each and every day the park becomes an unofficial festival. Music, laughter and the sound of wheels on concrete fuse together, creating an environment where art and sport are celebrated equally.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-05-09) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

Skater heart

As time goes by, the park bears witness to change: new murals, new faces, new tricks. But the spirit of community remains a constant force.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-05-09) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

A space for everyone

The park is also a space for inclusion, where skaters of different genders, ages and backgrounds can come together. Here, skateboarding breaks down barriers, fostering an environment of respect and appreciation for cultural and artistic diversity.

Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) (2023-11-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresMinistry of Culture of the Government of Mexico

A cultural retreat

It is a place where every stroke of graffiti, every scratch in the concrete, every laugh and every fall is woven into the vibrant tapestry of a community that lives and breathes skating and art.

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