State of Sk8 conversation

Over the past year, 2025 John Oxley Library Honorary Fellowship recipient, Dr Indigo Willing, delved deep into State Library’s collections, uncovering new stories and fresh perspectives on Queensland’s history through their State Library Fellowship.

Join us for our State of Sk8 conversation in The Edge Auditorium, with Dr Indigo Willing and guests.

Indigo's research is dedicated to exploring the often-overlooked history of skateboarding and the enthusiasts who claim urban spaces. Her project, ‘Queensland Skate of Mind: Subcultural Game Changers to Olympian ‘Roll’ Models’, aims to uncover the history and future of skateboarding by collecting stories from pioneering and emerging youth skateboarders, both amateur and professional. This exploration will not only highlight the evolution of skateboarding but also shed light on aspects of Queensland’s history that are frequently neglected, particularly the contributions of informal coalitions of enthusiasts who utilise urban “grey spaces” created by concrete infrastructure for creative play and inclusive community-building.
Find out more about Indigo’s research by reading her blogs. This event is part of the Research Reveals program celebrating the achievements of State Library of Queensland Fellows.
This event is part of The Edge's State of Sk8 program taking place throughout June with a variety of free and paid activities and workshops.

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