A growing trend in the tattoo industry is ink memorials to friends and loved ones who have died, called memorial tattoos, in-loving-memory tattoos or R.I.P. tattoos.
Though memorial tattoos date at least to the Civil War, artists say interest was reignited following the 9/11 attacks in 2001, and since the first casualties of war were reported [...]
Archive | September, 2008
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2008, A Year when Body Art Went Global?
Tattoos No Longer Taboo, an article reported a few days ago. Now, Kirsteen O’Sullivan tries to explain Why tattoos are no longer taboo. He claims “from Wayne Rooney to the Chinese Olympians, 2008 was the year when body art went global.” Let’s see why!
It’s been the summer of tattoos. From Wayne Rooney’s little number to [...]
Wow! Virgin Mary Tattoo Sells for $260,000 When Still on Owner
Tattoo of Virgin Mary
A Swiss man has sold an elaborate Virgin Mary tattoo on his back to a German collector, with the understanding it can be exhibited three times a year.
The tattoo, which fetched $260,000 dollars, also allows the artwork to be removed from the man’s skin upon death and handed to the owner.
The tattoo [...]
