November 17th marks the release of Rakim’s latest album, The Seventh Seal. To commemorate The Seventh Seal, Zoo York will be putting out a deck, which will come with a copy of the album. Expect a release next month.

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We reported on the previous Damien Hirst for Supreme collaboration back in February. The British artist has once again gotten together with the New York label to design five new decks, and a t-shirt. They will be made available on November 19th in-store, and on the 23rd online, with a Japan release on the 21st. mash rating: 6/10

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We previously reported on the Venice Beach Skate Plaza, which opened early last month. Here we have a video showing the park, and its skaters in action.

Here’s a short video of Anthony Pappalardo riding the circle board in downtown New York. It was filmed by William Strobeck (who also shot Coconut Records’ Any Fun video in a similar style).

Here we get a look at some skateboarding imagery from Jaka Babnik. The Slovenian photographer just launched his new website, which also showcases his portfolio.

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The Brooklyn Banks is scheduled to close this year. The legendary skate spot found in downtown Manhatten has been a mecca for skaters, and bikers alike for decades. However, reconstruction on the Brooklyn Bridge will begin this year, and will last until 2014, and in the process the area under the bridge (the banks) will also be cordoned off. No word as to whether the banks will still be intact when reconstruction finishes. Stay tuned.

pic and info: the daily sesh

The mecca of skateboarding, Venice Beach, finally has a skate park to call home. After eight months of work, and $3.5 million in concrete, the Venice Beach Skate Plaza opened on Saturday to a huge crowd of eager skaters, and onlookers alike.

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Here is a look at the latest pro decks from New York’s Shut Skateboards. Their new Wall Paper series consists of four decks, one for each of their pro sponsors: Felix Arguelles, Javier Nunez, Tony Manfre and Todd Jordan. Look for it now at Shut stockists. mash rating: 7/10

pic and info: Shut Skateboards

New from Independent is this ashtray based on the legendary combi pool found at The Pipeline skatepark in Upland, California. The park has been closed for a while now, but fortunately, it will never be forgotten, thanks in part to Independent. You can purchase it now through Slam City.

After the jump, check out Salba’s part in Wheels of Fire, where he also skates the combi pool.

Here we get a look at some new skate decks from Mighty Healthy. They revealed a total of four new designs, which are expected to hit stores in the coming weeks. mash rating: 7/10

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