What Maui’s tattoos in ‘Moana’ say about Polynesia’s tattoo culture
Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community.
Ed Hardy’s S.F. tattoo shop changed the industry forever. Many are making a pilgrimage before it closes in December
Sunlight illuminates Tattoo City as Aleph Kali raises the blinds on the shop’s large windows facing Lombard and Mason streets. Historical tattoo designs plaster the walls and surround a large Rock of ...
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Ed Hardy’s legendary S.F. tattoo shop is shutting down, but fans can still get inked by former employees. Here’s how
From his son, Douglas Hardy, to Jen Lee’s feminist take on Americana, here are some local artists who were directly influenced by the legendary tattoo artist.