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Tattooed inmate, post 1914. Charcoal print.
Mediterranean Tattoo Art and History Explored in Milan Exhibit
“Tattoo. Tales from the Mediterranean” is a captivating exhibition currently on display at the MUDEC— the Museum of Cultures in Milan, Italy— that invites visitors to investigate the past and present…
Two ceramic figurines from graves in western Mexico that show two heavily tattooed individuals. Photo: Detroit Institute of Arts.
The Art and Archeology of Tattoo
For over five thousand years, the art of tattooing has captivated human cultures. Today, we understand the reasoning for adorning one’s body with images and symbols as being both incredibly varied…
Oniwakamaru and the Giant Carp
Skin Deep: The Art of Japanese Tattoos
An art form all its own, Japanese tattoos have both been influenced by the history of art, and shaped it.