Draft:Ian Reid (photographer)

Ian Reid (Artist) (born January 31, 1977) is an American artist, director, and former skateboarder known for his skateboarding films and visual arts.

Biography
Reid was born in Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He began skateboarding at a very early age and became a regular at the Brooklyn Banks. He was sponsored by Infamous Skateboards and later by Aesthetics Skateboards. In 1999, he created the first version of his film "Sex Hood Skate & Videotape" on VHS, featuring prominent skateboarders from the 1990s and 2000s. The film gained a cult following and influenced various lifestyle brands and skateboard companies. A few skateboarders featured in the film are Brian Wenning, Andrew Reynolds, Stevie Williams, Danny Way, P.J. Ladd and BAM to name a few. Reid re-released the film on DVD in 2006.

Artistic Career

Reid's transition from skateboarding into visual arts has been marked by significant achievements in photography and film. His work is characterized by its exploration of urban life and the human condition. He has held exhibitions at various prestigious venues, including the Museum of the City of New York and the Southampton Arts Center. Reid's works are part of permanent collections in numerous institutions worldwide.

Filmography

Reid's films include:

"Sex, Hood, Skate and Videotape" (1999, re-released in 2006)

"A Few Days & Nights" (2021), documenting the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic

Photography

Reid's work often portrays the unfiltered nature of street scenes, focusing on themes of human interaction, urban life, and the everyday experiences of city inhabitants. Through a candid and immersive approach. His books, such as "A Few Days And Nights" and "Complex Geometry," have been published by BEYOND THE STREETS & Gingko Press and are available in several libraries and institutions worldwide, including Harvard University Library and the Library of Congress.

Collaborations

Reid has collaborated with brands and artists throughout his career. One of his significant collaborations was with Girl Skateboards. This partnership included the "A Days Work" exhibition, showcased at These Days Gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibition featured artworks that captured the essence of skateboarding culture and urban life​. (THESE DAYS LA)