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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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The Japanese Zodiac Demystefied!

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What’s your sign? For many of us, this question calls to mind the Western zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, et al. Throughout most of Asia, however, the zodiac refers to a cycle of twelve years—not months—with each sign represented by an animal. Though this is often referred to as the “Chinese Zodiac,” it is used in many different countries, some with slight variants. [twocol_one]Traditionally, the twelve animals of the Oriental Zodiac, with some of their corresponding years, are as follows: Rat / 子: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960 Ox / 丑: …

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Artist Spotlight: Ryudaibori

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We had the privilege of interviewing renowned tattoo artist Ryudaibori prior to the opening of the exhibition Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World at Morikami where his Japanese tattoo work is featured. Here’s what he had to say… Q How long have you been tattooing? I have been tattooing since 1998. Q How did you get interested in the art of Japanese tattoos? My first memory of Japanese tattooing was the chambara television show Toyama no Kinsan, which is actually about a historical figure – a tattooed magistrate. …

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