Tom Blake’s legacy is much more than records, inventions, better boards and photos. His greatest contribution was the life. Our Life. Unlike the muscled beach boys and the happy Hawaiians he learned from, Tom Blake didn’t just surf, but made a life of surfing. And while the great Duke nobly represented a spiritual link to his ancient Hawaiian heritage sport, it was Tom Blake who provided the modern surf lifestyle for all who came after.
And now here we are at the end of the century - a century of surfing. And it is Tom who has shaped us more than anyone - we still look like him, we still dress like him and we still surf like him. ~ Sam George.
Tom lived in Hawaii and was originally from Milwaukee in Wisconsin. His pursuit of outstanding imagery has taken him around the world over a long and brilliant career. The visual drama and artistry contained in his photographs are born of a keen eye for the vast variety of beauty found throughout the globe. And a life-long passion to create the ultimate image! This passion radiates throughout his work and has attracted a worldwide audience. Tom's style is engaging and unmistakable.
IMAGEKULT is a Gallery of Peers, with images collected from many of the best photographers from within the Surf Industry and around the world.
Here you will find the archives of Tom Blake, Bill Livingston, Mike Funk, Craig Fineman, Tom Servias, Lorin Fleming, Scott Brashier, Mark Kirshner, and many others. These are all world-famous photographers with long careers of over 40 years. Their archives have never been available to the general public, they have only been used in publications or for commercial work over the past decades and have never been offered as quality prints.
Now is your chance to start a grand collection of fantastic photographs from these outstanding artists. We will also offer collectible art from several well-known contemporary artists making quality collectible Prints, Lithos, Silkscreens, and Serigraphs in the market today.