San Francisco’s Seventh Son Tattoo Brings us the "Year of the Dragon"

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San Francisco’s Seventh Son Tattoo Brings us the "Year of the Dragon"

A taloned, iridescent beast, great and fire-breathing: the dragon has been an enduringfascination of humans for thousands of years. Depicted in countless cultures and faiths from every corner of the July 11, 2024
Luke Stewart of Seventh Son Tattoo Curates "Year of the Tiger" @ 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

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Luke Stewart of Seventh Son Tattoo Curates "Year of the Tiger" @ 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

111 Minna Gallery is excited to invite you to their latest art exhibition curated by legendary owner and founder of Seventh Son Tattoo founder, Luke Stewart.  Seventh Son Tattoo is hosting January 17, 2023
New Book: Tattoo Artist Bert Krak and Friends Release "Magic Touch"

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New Book: Tattoo Artist Bert Krak and Friends Release "Magic Touch"

One of the highlights of Beyond the Streets' Brookyln exhibition was the interactive back-porch style tattoo parlor Magic Touch with Bert Krak on the tattoos and Alexis Ross on the structure. Krak wa April 20, 2021
Asakura: Following Japanese Tattoo Master Horikazu

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Asakura: Following Japanese Tattoo Master Horikazu

"Asakusa" is Ronin de Goede's visual diary of the time he spent following Horikazu, the traditional Japanese tattoo master in Tokyo. December 21, 2020
Huang Yan Paints Chinese Landscapes on the Human Body

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Huang Yan Paints Chinese Landscapes on the Human Body

In his series, Chinese Landscapes, Beijing-based photographer and artist Huang Yan emulated traditional painting styles from the Song Dynasty on the human body. By using the human body as a canvas, H November 25, 2020
Horace Bristol's Amazing Series of 1940's Japanese Tattoo Culture

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Horace Bristol's Amazing Series of 1940's Japanese Tattoo Culture

A few nights ago, we stumbled upon these incredible photos of Horace Bristol's documentation of 1940's Japanese Tattoo Culture and Yakuza baths via the Vintage Tattoo Archive. Known for his work at L August 13, 2020
Jux Saturday School: Get the History of Legends Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol in "LA Originals"

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Jux Saturday School: Get the History of Legends Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol in "LA Originals"

Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol are authentic Californian culture. From Cartoon's iconic paintings, tattoo work and handstyle to the signature black and white photography of Estevan Oriol, both men April 12, 2020
Deeper than Skin Stories: Chris Garver on Ed Hardy Always Pushing the Boundaries

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Deeper than Skin Stories: Chris Garver on Ed Hardy Always Pushing the Boundaries

It's been an amazing summer in San Francisco, with Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin at the de Young museum being promoted all over the city and seeing tattoo art takeover the conversati September 25, 2019
Deeper than Skin Stories: Pauline Tabur Respects the Traditions

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Deeper than Skin Stories: Pauline Tabur Respects the Traditions

There is only a few weeks left to see the blockbuser show of the San Francisco summer exhibition season, with Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin at the de Young museum closing on October September 21, 2019
Bert Krak Drops Prints and Limited Merch Restock @ Beyond the Streets

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Bert Krak Drops Prints and Limited Merch Restock @ Beyond the Streets

One of our favorite installations at Beyond the Streets (on view now through September 29) was the collaboration between NY tattoo artist Bert Krak and jack-of-all-trades artist Alexis Ross titled Ma September 10, 2019
Deeper than Skin Stories: The Audience Experience @ Ed Hardy's Retrospective at the de Young museum

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Deeper than Skin Stories: The Audience Experience @ Ed Hardy's Retrospective at the de Young museum

It has been a special summer in San Francisco, especially as it pertains to the art scene and the amazing look at Ed Hardy's groundbreaking career in Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin at the de Young museum August 30, 2019
Deeper than Skin Stories: Joseph Ari Aloi, aka JK5, on Deconstructing and Freeing the Confines of Tattooing

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Deeper than Skin Stories: Joseph Ari Aloi, aka JK5, on Deconstructing and Freeing the Confines of Tattooing

We have had a blast during the run of Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin, on view now at the de Young museum. It has given us a chance to explore the pioneering career of such an influential tattoo artist, b August 23, 2019
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