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Monday, July 18th, 2011

Video | The Gypsy Gentleman – Episode 01: New York City

The Gypsy Gentleman is a new tattoo and travel series by acclaimed artist Marcus Kuhn. In episode one, he visits New York to chat and work with Thomas Hooper and Victoria Elwood. A Kinetic Science Production Producer: Richard Kennedy Executive…

Video | Folk Art in the 50th State – Mike Brown

“Mike Brown is a tattoo artist who, if you know your history, always comes up when people talk about those who pioneered tattooing in the late 1970s. He worked at China Sea (formerly owned by Sailor Jerry), ground zero for…

“Last of the Bowery Scab Merchants” Audio Book

Tattoo lore from the legendary Walter Moscowitz. That’s what to expect from Last of the Bowery Scab Merchants. Walter, along with brother Stanley, was one of the links to New York City’s past tattoo traditions, when the Bowery was the…

Video | N.Y. Adorned “Tradition”

Beautiful video from N.Y. Adorned discussing the “Tradition” of body art. Director: Evan Dennis Producer: Evan Dennis DOP: Zak Mulligan Editor: Nathan Caswell Narration Lori Leven Colorist: Tom Poole @ Company 3 Music: Grails “Canyon Hymn” Audio Engineer: Jeremy Griffith…

Video | Danish Tattooing

“In this video author Jon Nordstrøn brings his book “Danish Tattooing” to life by visiting Copenhagen’s most famous tattoo shops, telling stories along the way about the artists who made the subculture so significant there. From homemade tattoo guns to…

Video: New York Adorned “Tradition”

Director Evan Dennis presents a beautiful closer look at the operation of New York tattoo and piercing studio, New York Adorned. The black and white images presented in the short clip result in a special and beautiful vibe of the…

NOWNESS Talks Art with Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell’s Skin Flick on Nowness.com. Scott Campbell discusses his accidental rise in the art world with NOWNESS. The film, Scott Campbell’s Skin Flick, is presented by Matt Black.

Video | Singularities: Invisible NYC

A new series from 3Sixteen, Singularities gives voice to some of the interesting folks that wear the NYC brand’s denim. Of particular note for this site is a short about LES tattoo parlor Invisible NYC. The film opens the doors…

“Ink” a ‘zine about tattoo stories

Cool Hunting has the scoop on a fun new ‘zine translating tattoo stories. Everyone (who has a tattoo) has one… hell, I have about 50… and regardless of context they are revealing and often even amusing. “Ink” is published by…

“These Old Blue Arms: The Life and Work of Amund Dietzel” Book

curated mag - "These Old Blue Arms: The Life and Work of Armund Dietzel" Book

Today marks the release of an important new title in the tattoo history canon. These Old Blue Arms covers the work of Milwaukee legend Amund Dietzel. Dietzel tattooed for over 60 years, his legacy left through hand-painted flash and historic…

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Monday, July 18th, 2011

Video | The Gypsy Gentleman – Episode 01: New York City

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Video | Folk Art in the 50th State – Mike Brown

Friday, May 6th, 2011

“Last of the Bowery Scab Merchants” Audio Book

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Video | N.Y. Adorned “Tradition”

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Video | Danish Tattooing

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Video: New York Adorned “Tradition”

Friday, February 11th, 2011

NOWNESS Talks Art with Scott Campbell

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Video | Singularities: Invisible NYC

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

“Ink” a ‘zine about tattoo stories

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

“These Old Blue Arms: The Life and Work of Amund Dietzel” Book