The Frederick Arts Council announced INKED: a tattoo inspired exhibition. The exhibition was a multimedia show that aimed to pay homage to the art of tattooing, its history and artists working in the field today.
The show features: memorabilia from tattoo artists; flash and equipment from famous tattoo artists, and art that explores the personal and cultural practices of tattooing.
This exhibition features work and tools from famous tattoo artists including Ed Hardy, Philadelphia Eddie, Mike “Rollo” Malone, and Apo Whang Od. The talented local and regional artists included in this show are Lis Zadravec, Gordon Staub, Colin Smallwood, Wendell Poindexter, Emma Cytrynbaum, Olivia Henry, Christina Rogombé, Jared Weippert, Chris Smith, Makoto Namura, Julia Zukos, and Shane Acuff. Local tattoo shops represented in this show are Timebomb Tattoos & Curiosities, Sacred Arts Tattoo, Tattoo Alchemy, and Drawin’ Attention Tattoos.
Here are some details about the exhibition:
– What: INKED: a tattoo inspired exhibition
– Where: FAC Art Center at 5 E 2nd St, Frederick, MD 21701 2nd Floor
– When: September 2023 – November 2023
– Opening Reception: Friday, September 29th, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.