Month: February 2016

The Morikami Gets Ink’d at New Tattoo Exhibit, Opening Feb. 26

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[twocol_one] Chances are good that everyone knows someone with a little ink. Tattoos have become a form of fashion and self-expression in the U.S. that reaches just about every demographic. Approximately 20 percent of adults, aged 18 and up, have at least one tattoo; around 14 percent have two or more. Forty percent of American households report having at least one person with a tattoo, which is a significant increase over 1999, when only 21 percent of household did so. (1) Celebrated on reality shows and sported openly, tattoos have …

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An Inside Look at Tattoo Day

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On February 27, the art of Japanese tattooing will have its very own day at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens – a day filled with fun family activities, a rare opportunity to watch a traditional method of tattooing and a chance to hear from tattoo artists who are globally influential. Tattoo Day is inspired by Morikami’s newest exhibit Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World, on display from February 26 through May 8, 2016. We asked Wendy Lo, The Morikami’s Curator of Education, what will make this brand …

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Morikami is for Lovers

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[twocol_one]Love is always in the air at Morikami, with engagements, weddings and anniversary celebrations a-brewing in the museum and gardens year-round. But there’s something to say about our grounds and their mystically romantic properties, that just can’t be found anywhere else in South Florida.[hr]Cupid’s advice: Don’t plan the same ol’ clichéd picnic at the beach or dinner and a movie. Bring your date on an unforgettable day trip to Japan…or the closest thing to it in the U.S.![hr]Stroll hand-in-hand through the six distinct gardens of Roji-en, relax on a bench and …

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