A look at Hani Talat, Amulet Skateboards, and the mystery Santa Cruz deck linking Cairo’s skate scene to an Indy 500 moment in Indianapolis.

These are the pictures of the people and places that changed my life — either through their stories, or because they trusted me enough to let me into their world just long enough to take a picture.

An intimate look at the man who has kept Cairo’s skate scene alive since the 70s.

The story of Ziad Ashraf, Cairo full time tattoo artist, part time professional skater (Ma’adi District), and full time punk. Photo by: Dosio Charlene for Cairo Underground.

Amulet skateboards is carving space for the creative kids in Cairo.