July 7, 2015
VMFA submitted the following blog post about the history of Japanese tattoo to Tattoo Artist Magazine. Read “Japan’s Complex Relationship with Tattoo,” published on Jul 2, 2015. Tattoo Artist Magazine is the only tattoo-related publication created, owned, and financed by a tattoo artist, designed specifically for tattoo artists and the growing international community. The magazine’s…
Categories: Art, Exhibitions
Tags: East Asain Art, Japanese Tattoo: Perseverance- Art- and Tradition
June 2, 2015
A heavily inked and pierced mom arrived early, before anyone else, and waited patiently with her young son while the photographer set up his camera and lights. Getting her first tattoo at 18, the woman had built up quite a collection of body art since then, her favorite being the intricate roses and spider webs…
Categories: Exhibitions
Tags: Japanese Tattoo: Perseverance- Art- and Tradition
