Tradition and Innovation: Loreto’s new tattoo uniting past and future. From the 16th to the 21st century.

The tattoo has deep and ancient roots that delve into the heart of the historical tradition of Loreto, a sacred place rich in history. Since the 16th century, during the era of Pope Sixtus V, pilgrims from Loreto would carry tattooed symbols as a sign of devotion and spiritual belonging. One of the templates indicating […]
Signs of Beauty and Identity: Traditional tattooing in AINU culture (Japan)

In this article, we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of AINU women’s tattoos, exploring their origins, profound meanings, and the cultural heritage that has struggled to survive to this day. The Ainu tribe of Japan, primarily located in Hokkaido Island and parts of Russia, represents a culture rich […]
Pelle tatuata al Museo delle Cere Anatomiche Luigi Cattaneo di Bologna

Visito spesso la città di Bologna. Nel 1997, proprio qui, ho partecipato come visitatore alla mia prima tattoo convention. Ero un militare poco più che ventenne. L’anno successivo (1998), decisi di iniziare a tatuarmi dallo storico tatuatore Italiano Marco Pisa in Via Solferino 15/A. Da quegli anni Bologna è diventata una tappa fondamentale della mia […]

