Edo
Dec 27, 2022
The tattoo as a symbol of resistance
“The social articulation of difference is a complex, ongoing negotiation.”
Homi K. Bhabha, The location of culture
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Jun 2, 2022
Ukiyo-e Part 2 - The history of Japanese woodcuts
The Edo period was an incredible time in Japan's history. It was a time of peace and prosperity after the constant w...
Apr 28, 2022
Ukiyo-e Part 1 – the floating world
“Because they fall we love them – the cherry blossoms.
In this floating world, does anything endure?”
– Ariwara no...
Mar 28, 2022
Japan's colorful history of tattooing
Japanese tattoos are famous throughout the world. They are much sought after by collectors and are lauded for their s...
Feb 28, 2022
The tattooed firefighters of Edo
The Flowers of Edo… that’s how the resident of Edo (now Tokyo) used to describe the fires which ravaged the city. And...