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When Cultures Meld: A Q&A with Horishiki on Tattoos, Cultures and Art on April 8

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When cultures meld, it can be an opportunity to compare our similarities and experiences, rather than our differences. Artist Horishiki (Chris Brand) illustrates the common thread that runs between the Latino/Chicano and Japanese cultures through his dynamic tattoo storytelling. At his April 8 lecture at Morikami, Horishiki will explore his work, which depicts individuals’ battles against oppression in graphic, compelling “ink.” His lecture is part of the programming supporting the current exhibit, Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World, on display through May 8, 2016. The Morikami invites you …

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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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