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The history of everything told through the history of tattoos.
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The Story of Alexander Colville Gordon with Terry Manton
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're once again joined by Terry Manton to discuss his new book Hidden Legacy - The Life And Art of Alexander Colville Gordon.
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Learning to Tattoo in Prison
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing a new program in the United States where prisoners are learning to tattoo.
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Amazigh Tattooing
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the history of Amazigh tattooing
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Eyeball Tattooing
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing one of tattooing's last taboos, eyeball tattooing
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Stoney Knows How w/ Alan Govenar
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by writer, filmmaker, photographer, and historian Alan Govenar to talk about his career documenting the world of tattooing, and his relationship with famed tattooist Stoney St. Clair.
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Uncovering the Tattoos of the Pazyryk Mummies
In this week's episode we are joined by Dr. Aaron Deter-Wolfe, Dr. Gino Caspari, and Danny Riday to discuss their groundbreaking new research into the tattoos on the Pazyryk mummies.
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How Does Laser Removal Work? with Jordan Butler
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by laser removal specialist and owner of JHB Removals, Jordan Butler to talk about how exactly laser removal works, and so much more.
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The History of Tattoo Schools
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the history of tattoo schools.
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Tattooing and AI
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the creeping wave of AI in tattooing, is it good or is it the end?
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The Inked Link
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by artist Briony Godivala to discuss her fascinating project The Inked Link
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The History of Tattoo Stencils
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin, we talked about the history of tattoo stencils
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Reconstructive Tattooing with Tanya Buxton
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by tattooist and educator Tanya Buxton to talk about her work as an artist, as well as her work as founder of the Mastectomy Tattoo Alliance.
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*UNLOCKED* Tattooing in a WW2 Prison Camp
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about British tattooist Charlie Dick and his time tattooing while interned in a Nazi prisoner of war camp in Poland during WW2.
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Egg or No Egg?: Christian Warlich with Dr. Ole Wittmann
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by Dr. Ole Wittmann to talk about early German tattooist Christian Warlich, as well as his unique Warlich rum brand
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The Eunuch Maker with Alice Snape
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by writer, journalist, and all round brilliant person Alice Snape to discuss the shocking Eunuch Maker case, as well as her work in the TattooMeToo movement.
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Scottish Tattoo History with Terry Manton
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by the wonderful Terry Manton to talk about Scottish tattoo history and his work as a tattoo historian
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Jobstoppers with Joakim Steyls (@job.stoppers)
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Joakim Steyls, the photographer behind the incredible Jobstoppers project to discuss his work and what a jobstopper means in 2025.
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Tattooing and the American Far Right feat. Dr Claire Aubin
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by historian Dr. Claire Aubin to discuss tattooing among the American far right.
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*UNLOCKED* What's In The Inks?
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Dr. John Swierk about his recently published research into what really is in tattoo inks.
The paper is Kelli Moseman, Ahshabibi Ahmed, Alexander Ruhren, and John R. Swierk "What’s in My Ink: An Analysis of Commercial Tattoo Ink on the US Market". Analytical Chemistry 2024 96 (9), 3906-3913. DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05687 and is attached below.
Australia's Tattooed Lady: Cindy Ray
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by returning guest and friend of the pod MJ Forrest to talk about the world famous Cindy Ray (real name Bev Nicholas)
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Cash Cooper feat. Paul ‘Rambo’ Ramsbottom
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Paul 'Rambo' Ramsbottom to talk about the legendary British tattooist Cash Cooper.
Paul is the owner of Rambo's Tattoo Parlour and Rambo's Tattoo Museum in Manchester's historic Northern Quarter and recently published his phenomenal book on Cash Cooper AVAILABLE HERE
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Tattoo Mike Wilson: The Illustrated Man
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Ethan Hill to discuss the famous Tattoo Mike Wilson
Ethan is a photographer and filmmaker producing an upcoming documentary about the life of Tattoo Mike Wilson
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The History of Tattoo Prices
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of tattoo pricing
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Art in the Aquarium: The Story of Tom Reilly
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about early British tattoist Tom Reilly
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The Tools of The Trade feat. Benoit Robitaille
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Archaeologist, Researcher, and returning guest, Benoit Robitaille, to discuss his studies of pre-modern tattooing tools, his research on Otzi the Iceman, and his current work uncovering the hidden histories of the tattooed mummies of the central Peruvian coast.
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The Failed Tattoo Videogame: Tattoo Assassins
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the unreleased (officially) video game Tattoo Assassins
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The History of Lettering
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of lettering, it's origins in Chicano graffiti and mural culture, and how it has evolved over time.
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UNLOCKED: Tattooing's Missing Link: Greg Irons
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we cover the life of painter, comics artist, and tattooist Greg Irons
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Dark Ink in The Great White North
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by Dr. Jamie Jelinski to discuss the history of tattooing in Canada and his new book 'Needle Work: A History of Commercial Tattooing In Canada'.
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Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you Matts preview of his new book from the BMX.net conference in Berlin
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Bodies of Subversion: An Interview With Margot Mifflin
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we were honoured to be joined by writer and journalist Margot Mifflin. Margot is the author of the seminal Bodies of Subversion, as well as The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman, and Looking for Miss America.
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*PREVIEW* Tattooing Robots
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On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of tattooing robots, what it means for the practice of tattooing, and the big tech company Black Dot
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Unconventional Rituals: Jamie Summers
On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt talks about tattooist, sculptor, and psychic Jamie Summers, who's radical approach to tattooing was too far out there for even those on the bleeding edge of the scene.
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Tattooing Down Under with MJ Forrest
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by friend of the show MJ Forrest to talk about the history of tattooing in Australia.
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I Want Your Skulls
On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin Matt spoke to Danielle Bioardi, custodian of the Lyle Tuttle collection about her upcoming exhibition in New York called Skull Sessions.
We discuss the histories of skulls in tattooing and in art more generally, and dive into stories of pirates, submariners and pilgrims, as well as Lyle Tuttle and his remarkable collection.
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*PREVIEW* Your Questions Answered
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we answered your questions!
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*UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the short-lived Tattoo The Earth travelling tattoo and music festival.
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*PREVIEW* Til Death Do Us Part
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses tattooing and death.
Apologies for the recent delays on episodes, Tom suffered a death in his family at the beginning of the month so we had to pause production for a couple of weeks but we'll be back on schedule next week.
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*PREVIEW* This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses some interesting stories from the history of tattooing in Fiji.
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Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Hamburg based artist Caro Ley about her radical approach to tattooing, connection, and art.
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*PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about two tattoo history books that never came to be
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*UNLOCKED* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're discussing copyright, tattooing, and the recent Kat Von D legal battle with copyright and law professor Dr. Melanie Stockton Brown.
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The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're continuing our series on the history of tattoo conventions.
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The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're covering the early history of tattoo conventions.
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*UNLOCKED* Navigating the Tension
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to friend of the show Adam McDade about his research on the inner experience of tattooists.
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*PREVIEW* From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're talking about several stories of how tattoos have been used in branding, and also discussed the long lost Schiaparelli tattoo inspired bathing suits from the 1920s
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Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Māori artist Te Rangitu Netana to talk about the history of Tā Moko and it's place within māori culture in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
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*PREVIEW* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're discussing copyright, tattooing, and the recent Kat Von D legal battle with copyright and law professor Dr. Melanie Stockton Brown.
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The Love Below
On this episode of Beneath the Skin for Valentine's Day we discussed the purest expression of love, genital tattooing. We also spoke to artist Adrimetric about his tattoo journey and finding his speciality of penis tattoos.
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The History of Flash Pt.2
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we continue our journey into the history of flash.
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*PREVIEW* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the short-lived Tattoo The Earth travelling tattoo and music festival.
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The History of Flash Pt.1
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of flash between the late 19th century and the 1960s.
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*PREVIEW* Four Black Bars: Raymond Pettibon
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about one of the most influential artists of the punk scene, Raymond Pettibon,
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Merry Christmas from George Burchett
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you a special Christmas treat. This is a recording of the legend George Burchett delivering a special Christmas broadcast talking about his life on the BBC in 1943.
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*PREVIEW* Tattoing in a WW2 Prison Camp
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about British tattooist Charlie Dick and his time tattooing while interned in a Nazi prisoner of war camp in Poland during WW2.
Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear a rare brief interview with Charlie
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*UNLOCKED* The History of Tribal
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the history of modern tribal tattooing.
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*PREVIEW* Woad and Behold: A History of Tattooing and Botany
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you a recent talk delivered by Matt at the Royal Horticultural Society about the history of botany and tattooing
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A Conversation with The Razzouks of Jerusalem
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk to Anton and Nizar Razzouk whose family have been doing pilgrim tattoos in Jerusalem since the 1300s
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*PREVIEW* In The Waiting Room Of God: A History of Woodcut
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by medieval historian Dr. Eleanor Janega to talk about the history of medieval woodcuts and their influence on tattooing
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The Shaman of the Steppes
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we go in depth about the tattooed remains of Ochy-bala
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*PREVIEW* Ink Master Season 15 Episode 1
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Tom is once again torturing Matt by forcing him to watch the latest season of Ink Master
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*PREVIEW* The History of Tribal
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the history of modern tribal tattooing.
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Angels with Sparrow Wings
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the enigmatic figure of Dr. Samuel Steward, aka Phil Sparrow and his tattoos, the Hell's Angels, and his work with Alfred Kinsey.
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*PREVIEW* The Mutiny on the Bounty: feat Joe Kassabian
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt and Tom are joined by author, historian, and host of the Lions Led By Donkeys podcast Joe Kassabian to talk about the Mutiny on the Bounty and the history of Pitcairn Island
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*UNLOCKED* Slip of Existence: The Magical Art of Dan Higgs
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the art of musician, poet, and tattooist Dan Higgs.
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*PREVIEW* The Truth About The Picts
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses the truth and myths surrounding the tattooed people of ancient Scotland, The Picts
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H.R. Giger: Between Man and Machine
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke about the legendary painter and artist H.R. Giger with writer, art curator, and Giger expert Myroslava Hartmond
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*PREVIEW* The New Old Style
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about defining the elusive 'New Old Style'
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Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we start our new premium series on the the different artists and movements that have influenced modern tattooing.
Tattooing as a medium owes a lot to other forms. From painting to sculpture, from art high low and in between, its all influenced tattooing in some form
We'll be covering artists like Ralph Bakshi and HR. Giger, and movements like expressionism, pos
*UNLOCKED* The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight
On this episode of Beneath the Skin, after having unprecedented access to the as yet unreleased collection of the late tattooist Jessie Knight in Wales, we talk about her legend, her legacy, and why so many people don't know her name.
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*PREVIEW* Tattooing’s Missing Link: Greg Irons
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we cover the life of painter, comics artist, and tattooist Greg Irons
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Intro Music by Dan McKenna
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’Why Aren’t We Licking Bricks?’: Tattooing and Evolution
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Dr. Kat Ford to talk about the cross section of Evolutionary Psychology and Tattooing, and we debunk some junk science.
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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)
Intro Music by Dan McKenna
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*PREVIEW* Life in Cartoon Motion: Tex Avery and Max Fleischer
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we discuss how early 20th century cartoonists Tex Avery and Max Fleischer influenced culture and tattooing through their work on Merrie Melodies, Looney Toons, Popeye, and so many more
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The Room Above Neptune: The Life of Pinky Yun
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we cover the life of influential Hong Kong tattooist Pinky Yun.
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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)
Intro Music by Dan McKenna
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Calling Mr. Cool Ice
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the weird 2000s trend of tattoo advertising.
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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)
Intro Music by Dan McKenna
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*PREVIEW* Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups
Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we start our new series on the the different artists and movements that have influenced modern tattooing.
Tattooing as a medium owes a lot to other forms. From painting to sculpture, from art high low and in between, its all influenced tattooing in some form
We'll be covering artists like Ralph Bakshi and HR
Honour Etched In Ink: Tattooing in China
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we give a brief intro into the history of tattooing in China
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Production by Thomas O'Mahony
Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)
Intro Music by Dan McKenna
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*PREVIEW* Searching the Sacred Debris with Shawn Porter
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk to Body Art archivist, documentarian, and contextualizer, Shawn Porter. Many of you will know Shawn from his archive projects Occult Vibrations and Sacred Debris where Shawn collects and preserves artefacts from body modifications, tattooing and more. You may also know Shawn from his time as one of th
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*PREVIEW* ”Came out Queer”: The Life of Joe Carstairs
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the life of early queer icon Joe Castairs
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