FAITH IN TATTOOS ( Baylor University)

 Baylor University in the USA, in collaboration with Texas Tech University, has been carrying out research into faith-based and religious tattoos. 

They've made some interesting findings. Analyzing hundreds of photos of Christian students' ink, it was found that tattoos with deep religious significance for the wearer are more likely to face inward  positioned inside the wrist, for example  because they are usually a personal reminder of values to live by, rather than a public proclamation of belief.

Christian Warlich exhibition and book ( The Museum of Hamburg )

 The Museum of Hamburg History is currently showing an exhibition devoted to legendary German tattooist Christian Warlich, who practised his craft in the St Pauli district of the city (home to the famousReeperbahn red light district). Known as “The King of Tattooists”, Warlich tattooed for more than half acentury, until his death in 1964. The Museum for Hamburg History owns a fascinating collection of Warlich artefacts. 

Tattoo inks and permanent BAN EU INK Tattoo?

Tattoos are a popular form of body art 12 % of Europeans have them. They are made by injecting colored inks under the skin to leave a permanent design. 

The health risks of using dirty needles to inject the inks have already been under scrutiny for some time, but there may be chemical-related concerns to consider, too.

BUSHFIRE FLASH tattoo community

 In a crisis, the tattoo community always digs deep to help those in need. Shops and studios  have been raising money to support both humans and non-humans affected by the Australian bush fire nightmare. There have been loads of flash days and other fundraisers going on during the last couple of months, donating to charities such as the Australian Red Cross, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, wildlife rescue charity WIRES and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Australia. Just heard about an ongoing year-long donation scheme at Ancient Marks Tattoo Parlour  in Melbourne. 

TATTOOED AND TENACIOUS

 Until the end of this month, the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum in the San Francisco Bay Area is hosting 'Tattooed and Tenacious'   an exhibition all about tattooed women in California.