Sailor Jerry: The Father of Old School
Sailor Jerry, also known as Norman Keith Collins, holds a revered position as one of the founding...
The Sailor’s Tattooist: Bert Grimm’s Historic Tattoo Parlour
Long Beach, California Once a hub for sailors seeking tattoos, Bert Grimm’s Tattoo Studio in Long...
Norman Keith “Sailor Jerry” Collins, *not the rum*
Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, a classic adventurer shaped by early 20th-century...
Bowery Tattooing, 1880’s to the 1940’s
The latest bulletin from the Bowery announces that the Fat Lady continues to swell and that the...
Master Tattooer Zeke Owen: The Evolution of the Art
“Master Tattoo Artist: The Story of Zeke Owen” is a film directed by Michael Houghton...
Tattooing in the circus
Circus sideshow tattooing has a long and fascinating history. Tattooing has been used by circus...
“New Study Reveals Potential Risks of Tattoo Pigments Reaching Lymph Nodes”
New Study Reveals Potential Risks of Tattoo Pigments Reaching Lymph Nodes Scientists from Germany...
The Evolution of Tattoos in the 20th Century
Introduction The 20th century was a rich canvas upon which the art of tattooing evolved and...