Posts illustrating the importance of perspective when researching tattoo history.
Tattoos: Magical Iterations of the Past By Carmen Forquer Nyssen Tattoos are magical iterations of the past in that the process of making a tattoo holds their very history: That first mark hearkens back to an ancient moment in time […]
Oral History Tattoo Mystery: The Brothers Kamarit Written & Researched by Carmen Forquer Nyssen Since the day Carmen obtained her copy of Lyle Tuttle’s Tattoo Historian No. 1, in 2012, and read Bert Grimm’s oral history recollections in Barrs Noble’s […]
Language of Tatau, Ta Tatau, Tattoo Researched & Written by Carmen Forquer Nyssen The linguistic aspects of Polynesian tatau are an important consideration in fostering our understanding of the art form. The word tatau is linguistically potent as it pertains […]
Snakes in the Tattoo Biz: The X-Factor Researched & Written by Carmen Nyssen For a minute, put aside tattoo history’s themes of global culture, sailor traditions, and such. Consider snakes. They have a place. In my book, specifics in tattoo history are […]
The Case of an Obscure Tattooer: Prof. J.L. Hayes By Carmen Nyssen In tattoo history, we often meet phrases like “obscure historical figure” and words like “ephemeral” (short-lived and out of reach). But such language is all a matter of perspective. […]
J.F. Barber: Tattoo Trade Professional By Carmen Nyssen Jesse Frederick Barber was a popular early tattoo artist-tattoo supplier, who made the most of business. As a professional, he understood the worth of engaging in many aspects of the trade, as well as, the […]
