The Evolution of Tattoos: From BC to 2016

Since the early days of the BC era, tattoos have existed in the ancient cultures as symbols of resources, strength, legacies of wars, or simply as designs of strength and beauty in femininity. Around 50 B.C., Cleopatra served as the most powerful Women in Egypt, ruling the dynasty with henna tattoos. Although these markings were […]

Tattooers, the Tattooed: Exploring the Evolution of Body Art

Now through October 2015, at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, is an art exhibition titled Tatoueurs, Tatoués (translates Tattooers, the Tattooed), that explores the evolution of body art through the ages. As tattooing dates back more than 5,000 years, the exhibition features ads and images taken from various photographers and artists throughout this time. Amongst some of the oldest […]