Museum of Youth Culture presents ‘Trigger Happy’, a skateboarding Polaroid showcase

The Museum of Youth Culture and Palace videographer Jack Brooks have teamed up for a unique exhibition titled Trigger Happy. Taking place at Meanwhile Studio on 4 Flitcroft Street, London, the exhibit runs from Friday, 5th July to Saturday, 6th July. It’s a deep dive into the unpredictable, often chaotic world of skateboarding, captured beautifully on Polaroid film.

Jack Brooks, known for his raw and pared-back documentation of London’s skateboarding community, brings his unique eye to this exhibition. His Polaroid series captures the spontaneous moments that define skateboarding culture. “In skateboarding and in life, it’s the unexpected moments that truly stand out. Trigger Happy is about embracing those moments, and I’m excited to share this with everyone,” says Brooks.

The exhibit is a celebration of the imperfections and unplanned moments that become the most memorable. Supported by Polaroid, Trigger Happy showcases these ‘unhappy accidents’ through a series of captivating images.

Partnering with the Museum of Youth Culture, which has been celebrating teenage life in Britain for over a century, the exhibit integrates archival materials to offer an immersive experience. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own Polaroid photos, cameras, skateboards, and memorabilia to be added to the museum’s archive.

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Reflecting on my own experience with skateboarding, it’s often the unexpected tumbles and impromptu tricks that stick in the memory. This exhibit promises to capture that same spirit of spontaneity and joy.

Exhibition Details:

• Dates: July 5th – July 6th
• Venue: Meanwhile Studio, 4 Flitcroft Street, WC2H 8DJ
• Opening Hours:
  • July 5th: 12 PM – 6 PM
  • July 6th: 12 PM – 5 PM

For more information, visit the Museum of Youth Culture and Polaroid.

About the Creators:

Jack Brooks is a seasoned documentarian and videographer with over a decade of experience capturing London’s skateboarding scene. His work is renowned for its raw, unedited charm, perfectly fitting the theme of Trigger Happy.

The Museum of Youth Culture is dedicated to the unique expression of youth culture in Britain, amassing over 150,000 photographs and artifacts. The museum aims to open a permanent home for its collection, continuing to empower the extraordinary stories of British youth.

Polaroid has been an icon of instant photography since 1937, known for innovations like the Polaroid Land camera and the Polaroid SX-70. Today, Polaroid continues to celebrate the beauty of everyday life through its instant photography tools.

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