"Tattoo" Exhibition
Kathleen Cullen Fine Arts
This event has ended.
Tattoo art has been clasped to the bosom of the art world precisely because of its intercession between the arenas of popular and high culture. When the imagery of the tattoo is isolated from the human canvas, or when the “tattooed” becomes the subject of art, the ink can become a distinct portrait of the subject, revealing histories, ethnicities, personality quirks, fetishes, addictions, conquests, allegiances, and tragedy. This show presents the tattoo and the tattooed within the realm of fine art, providing a vivid and expansive portrait of the culture of the tattoo.
[Image: Max Snow, gelatin silver print]
Media
Schedule
from June 16, 2009 to July 28, 2009
Opening Reception on 2009-06-16 from 19:00 to 21:00
Artist(s)
Max Snow, Tom of Finland, Alix Lambert, Patrick Lee, Lina Bertucci, Richard Renaldi, Larry Clark, Aaron Cobbett, Assume Vivid Astro-Focus, Dr. Lakra, Scott Campbell, Herbert Hoffman, Danny Lyon, Marilyn Minter, Richard Kern, Judy Linn, Ted Nemeth, Mark Chamberlain, Liu Liguo, Ron Athey, Kiki Smith
Reviews
Was reminded to go see this show from an unexpected source: the Apartment Therapy blog I go to everyday.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/colortherapy/colortherapy-i-love-lucy-088164
It looks like there is also tattooed furniture, bottles of Jack Daniel, etc. in addition to straight-up photographs.