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Tattoo
Tattoo
September 2, 2013
© Jens Uwe Parkitny. Ma Hla Oo from Laytu-Chin, Northern Rakhine, Burma
In winter hidden and invisible, in summer proudly on display for all to see: tattoos have become an ubiquitous trend. It is fair to say, however, that tattoos are more than just a contemporary mass phenomenon and fashion accessory: around the world, tattooing and using the human body as an art canvas are part of many cultural traditions. Consequently, tattoos represent one of the earliest art forms and oldest handicrafts.
The "Tattoo" exhibition has been put together by the Gewerbemuseum Winterthur and acts as an interface between culture, art and design, taking a look at the lively, innovative and multi-faceted tattoo culture of today. It will remain at the museum until June 9, 2014.
Among the artists with work on display are: Emanuelle Antille (CH), Chris Eckert (USA), Herbert Hoffmann (DE/CH), Christian Poveda (FR), Fumie Sasabuchi (JP) and Artur Żmijewski (POL).
Further information is available at: Gewerbemuseum and Kulturherbst
The "Tattoo" exhibition has been put together by the Gewerbemuseum Winterthur and acts as an interface between culture, art and design, taking a look at the lively, innovative and multi-faceted tattoo culture of today. It will remain at the museum until June 9, 2014.
Among the artists with work on display are: Emanuelle Antille (CH), Chris Eckert (USA), Herbert Hoffmann (DE/CH), Christian Poveda (FR), Fumie Sasabuchi (JP) and Artur Żmijewski (POL).
Further information is available at: Gewerbemuseum and Kulturherbst
© Jens Uwe Parkitny. Ma Hla Oo from Laytu-Chin, Northern Rakhine, Burma
Maud Stevens Wagner, Tattoo Artist, USA 1877-1961, Gewerbemuseum Winterthur
© Wim Delvoye / Arndt & Partner, Berlin, Wim Delvoye: Donata, 2005. Courtesy Arndt & Partner, Berlin