Antonio, otherwise known as 'Tony Cheetah' has been a torchbearer in the Spanish and Barcelona skate culture for decades. He reflects on how the vibrant platform for premium skate content, 'T8 / TATE' came into existence. We delve into his perception of aesthetics within skating and the design iconography that underpins 'TATE'. We reflect on skate tourism and how a consistent influx of visitors augments or affects the environment and local culture.
