Body Art & Tattoos

A mini tattoo mood board in a book—plus, two sheets of temporary tats in the back to try ’em out before you commit!Illustrated by tattoo artist McKenna Lah (@pokingyou.softly), Itty Bitty Ink is your sign to get that teensy tattoo you've always wanted. Full of sweet, charming illustrations—from bunnies in bows and fresh farmer's market vegetables to delightful mini cowboy boots and beautiful blooming roses—this little book is bursting with inspiration.<BR><BR> Plus, there are two sheets of temporary tattoos at the back, perfect whether you're looking to get a real tattoo and want to take a design for a test drive, or aren't quite ready to take the leap and just want to have some fun. Take a peek! Something in here is sure to make you smile.ON TREND: Tiny tattoos are all the rage! Seen on icons like Zoë Kravitz and Hailey Bieber, there's something so beautifully chic about a little tattoo. Use this book for inspiration!<BR><BR> MULTIPURPOSE ART INSPO: Whether you're looking for a real tattoo or want a little coffee table candy, this book is it!<BR><BR> ADORABLE PACKAGE: Not only are the illustrations insanely cute, but with a padded case and sprayed edges, this book is irresistible for browsing or displaying in your home, office, or dorm room.<BR><BR> TEMPORARY TATTOO EXTRAS: The back of the book contains two temporary tattoo sheets that bring these designs to life.Perfect for: - Tattoo lovers and dreamers - Tattoo artists  - Anyone who likes cute, mini things - Fans of tiny tattoo style icons like Rihanna and Sabrina Carpenter - Gift-giving for birthday, graduation, bachelorette party, Galentine’s Day, or any special occasion

Add a burst of adorable to your day with these 60 cute and colorful temporary tattoos.<BR><BR>Welcome to a world of pure, heartwarming cuteness with Hello Kawaii! Inside, you'll find over 60 temporary tattoos that are as soft and charming as your favorite stuffed animal. Illustrated by Kidnichols, each design is inspired by the magic of kawaii culture - think pastel rainbows, fluffy animals, adorable treats, and the sweetest little flowers. <BR><BR> These tattoos are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your day, whether you're curled up with a cup of tea, going to a fun festival, or just want to bring some extra sweetness to your world.

Warpaint erzählt die Geschichte des männlichen Make-ups - ein Thema zwischen Macht, Identität und Rebellion. Vom rituellen Farbauftrag indigener Kulturen bis zum Eyeliner der Popkultur wurde das Gesicht zur Bühne der Verwandlung. Heute, da Männlichkeit neu verhandelt wird und der Male-Beauty-Markt boomt, zeigt das Buch, wie Make-up zugleich Anpassung und Widerstand sein kann. Mit eindrucksvollem Bildmaterial und Texten von Josh Sims eröffnet Warpaint eine neue Perspektive auf Männlichkeit.

Der menschliche Körper als Spiegel zwischen Ritual, Kunst und Vergänglichkeit.Benedikt Hipp gehört zu den spannendsten Stimmen der zeitgenössischen Kunst. In seiner bilingualen Monografie Songs from the Orbs entfaltet er ein faszinierendes Panorama seiner künstlerischen Praxis, die Keramik, Malerei und Video zu einer vielschichtigen Bildsprache vereint. Besonders eindrucksvoll ist Hipps experimentelle Arbeit mit selbstgebauten Hochtemperatur-Holzbrandöfen, in denen er keramische Werke von einzigartiger Intensität entstehen lässt. Seine Kunst reflektiert die Verletzlichkeit und Wandelbarkeit des menschlichen Körpers - zwischen Fragment, Hybridwesen und sozialem Ritual. Die Publikation dokumentiert zentrale Ausstellungen und Werkzyklen der letzten Jahre und gibt einen tiefen Einblick in Hipps Denken.Mit präzisen Texten und zahlreichen Abbildungen eröffnet das Buch ein neues Verständnis für das Verhältnis von Körper, Kunst und Kultur und ist damit unverzichtbar für alle, die zeitgenössische Kunst in ihrer ganzen Vielschichtigkeit erleben wollen.Benedikt Hipp (*1977 München) lebt und arbeitet in Finning. Seit 2007 waren seine Arbeiten in zahlreichen nationalen und internationalen Gruppen-und Einzelausstellungen zu sehen (u.a. Triennale Kleinplastik Fellbach, Haus der Kunst München, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Palazzo delle Esposizioni Rom, Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt, CAPC Bordeaux, Wilhelm-Hack-Museum Ludwigshafen, Kunstpalais Erlangen, Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen). 2020/2021 war Hipp Rompreisträger und Stipendiat der Deutschen Akademie Villa Massimo in Rom. Dort realisierte er Permakultur-Projekte, die sich der Steigerung der Biodiversität im Park der Villa Massimo widmeten.

This illuminating study of Japan's storied tattoo tradition explores a visual language where meaning, mastery, and myth converge.Japanese tattoos are among the world's most powerful forms of body art-visually bold, spiritually resonant, and deeply rooted in cultural tradition. In this richly illustrated and deeply informed study, author and journalist Manami Okazaki offers rare access to the country's tattoo masters, exploring their philosophies, apprenticeships, and creative processes. Each design centers on mythological, religious, or folkloric figures that are embellished with seasonal motifs such as cherry blossoms, plus include dramatic backgrounds like waves that reflect balance, symbolism, and emotional depth. For many artists, the psychological and spiritual dimensions are as vital as the technique itself. Through interviews, new photography, and archival images, Okazaki traces the evolution of Japanese tattooing-from Edo-period society to contemporary underworld communities-while capturing its enduring connection to downtown Tokyo's fire brigades, festivals, and working-class pride. In addition to its cultural insight, the book is a superb visual reference, featuring high-quality images ideal for tattoo artists and collectors seeking to study and emulate the Japanese style. Drawing on close relationships with multigenerational tattoo families, Okazaki offers an unprecedented portrait of a private, resilient art form-perfect for anyone captivated by the aesthetic and symbolism of Japanese ink.

60 cute and colorful temporary Taylor Swift tattoos!<BR><BR>>Featuring dozens of tattoos, you can have all the joy of a Taylor tattoo, without the commitment of 'forever'. Illustrated by Julia Murray, these cute temporary tatts are perfect for summertime, dress-ups or festivals, or just brightening up your day. Choose from more than 60 illustrations, including multiple Taylors, friendship bracelets, cats, flowers, butterflies, and typographical tatts, each one equally perfect as a stand-alone tat or as part of a larger mix-and-match artwork. Cause you know, it's not gonna be forever…

An exploration of the convergences between tattoo culture and global contemporary art. Presenting a range of media by fifteen artists who also tattoo, Human Marks: Tattooing in Contemporary Art unpacks how the ethics, strategies, and concerns of tattooing shape the artists’ studio practices in experimental and revelatory ways.Human Marks presents the full creative spectrum of artists who maintain both tattoo and studio practices to ask what the world of fine art can learn from today’s tattoo community.With a range of surprising media—from paintings made with human blood to wearable works in silicone and even perfumery—themes of ritual, ethics, and identity tie together the materially dynamic, unexpected, and challenging artwork featured in Human Marks. Featured artists include Kaur Alia Ahmed, Oz Bardos, Makoto Chi, Nassim Dayoub, Evan Paul English, Gesiye, Don Ed Hardy, Ciara Havishya, Dr. Lakra, Christopher Martin, Duke Riley, Miller Robinson, Tamara Santibañez, Lyric Shen, and Jayna Won, with additional contributions by Kaur Alia Ahmed, Makoto Chi, Nassim Dayoub, Don Ed Hardy, Tamara Santibañez, Fiona Smith, Stevie Soares, Marcia Tucker, and V. Vale

Tokyo Tattoo 1970 provides a rare glimpse into the world of traditional Japanese tattooing in 1970s Tokyo. Now in paperback for the first time, this unique collection of photographs and reflections from photographer Martha Cooper captures the art of Irezumi, its cultural significance and artistry, and the master of the practice at work. When Martha Cooper first visited Tokyo in 1969, she soon became fascinated by the local art of tattooing and began documenting the work of traditional Japanese tattooist Horibun I. In the early 1970s, Japanese tattoo was an underground art form. The masters of the traditional techniques worked in small studios, tattoo artists were rare, and the act of receiving a tattoo was taboo, reserved only for the infamous Yakuza. No one could foresee the incredible internationally popularity of tattoo art in the years to come. Horibun I worked with ancient Japanese methods; different sized bundles of needles bound to sticks which he dipped into colored inks and his motifs were derived from traditional Japanese legends. He allowed Cooper to photograph him at his workshop, meet his customers, show his tattoos and craft in detail, and follow him on a pilgrimage to a holy Shinto shrine. Tokyo Tattoo 1970 is Martha Cooper's first study of the underground art subculture, which launched her into an ongoing immersion into the graffiti and street art of New York City and beyond. The hardcover edition of Tokyo Tattoo 1970 (9789185639274) was released in 2012. It has been sold out for years and is considered a collector's item. Now the paperback edition is here, making this unique collection available for a new generation of tattoo fans. *The first print of the paperback edition is bound with Swiss binding which leaves the cover affixed to the rear hinge only wrapping the spine, allowing the cover to lie flat while open and making the interior pages of the book fully accessible. The following prints are bound with a sturdy thread binding that creates a beautiful and durable book.*

Polish up on the latest nail art styles with this globe-spanning book that collects the work of some of today's most creative manicurists.Getting a fresh set of nails means different things for every customer, but these days, it's a form of self-expression like no other - and the styles continue to evolve. This book travels the world to put today's most inspired nail art at your fingertips. It features profiles of 35 professionals who are carving out a name for themselves on the streets of cities like New York, LA, Vancouver, London, Berlin, Paris, Moscow, Seoul, Tokyo, Punjab, Melbourne/Naarm, and more. New York magazine writer and beauty expert Tembe Denton-Hurst describes each nail-tech, discussing their process, aesthetic, and biggest inspirations, accompanied by photos of their work and firsthand commentary. Her engaging introduction sets the tone, mapping the rich, long history of nail art; there's also a glossary of terms to help readers understand the variety of techniques that are used. From kawaai street style to Mexican folk art, chic runway looks to over-the-top 3D sculpture, glimmering gems, slimy insects, hand painted dreamy moonscapes, and more, Fresh Sets celebrates diversity, individuality, and the limitless possibilities for making a bold statement on a tiny canvas.

Entdecke über 200 Tattoos mit Motiven rund um die Welt von Bibi & Tina! Total verhexter Tattoospaß: Die zahlreichen Tattoos mit Motiven aus der Welt von Bibi & Tina sind leicht aufzutragen und verschwinden nach einer Weile wieder von selbst - wie weggehext! Außerdem gibt es im Buch tolle Ausmalmotive, Rätsel und Infos rund um den Martinshof und die beiden besten Freundinnen.Das erwartet dich: - über 200 temporäre Tattoos - zahlreiche Mitmachseiten:Malseiten, Quiz, Kurzinfos, Kreativideen u. v. m. - Tattoos hergestellt in Deutschland - tolles Geschenk für Kinder und alle Fans von Bibi & Tina - Altersempfehlung: ab 5 Jahren

Irezumi, or simply tattooing, has a long history in Japanese culture. Arranged by continents, this book features a varied and diverse selection of 45 top tattoo artists from around the world, from ones whose creations are closely aligned with the traditions and values of classical Japanese tattoos, to those who take a more contemporary approach, using the Japanese style as a stepping stone for expressing their own unique vision and voice. The text is based on interviews with the artists in which they discuss their artistic backgrounds, how they got started in the world of tattooing, how they became interested in the Japanese style, and how they define their work. They also discuss some of their major influences, including other tattoo artists and traditional Japanese art forms such as ukiyo-e woodblock prints. While the earliest recorded history of tattoos is from the 5th century, a 3rd century Chinese account describes how the Japanese would tattoo themselves to delineate social classes and how sailors would apply them as protection against sea monsters. Nearly every page of the book contains large-format and detailed photographs of tattoos by the featured artists, as well as prints of some of their work, that introduce readers to new tendencies in this ancient art, reflecting the characteristics that differentiate it from other tattoo styles and illustrating the growing international popularity of Japanese style in recent years. Far-reaching in terms of scope and depth, this book offers a comprehensive picture of the influence of traditional Japanese tattooing style on some of the best tattoo artists working in the genre today.

Zeitlebens agierte Raoul Hausmann gegen alle Konventionen. Sein Credo, sowohl in der Kunst als auch im Leben "bedenkenlos aufrichtig" zu sein, ließ den Dadaisten zu einem multimedial tätigen Künstler der ersten Stunde wie auch zum scharfzüngigen Kritiker der Gesellschaft werden. Nun ist sein visionäres Schaffen in seiner ganzen Breite zu erleben. Mit mehr als 300 Abbildungen spannt der Katalog zur Retrospektive in der Berlinischen Galerie den Bogen von frühen expressionistischen Arbeiten, Glanzstücken der Berliner Dada-Jahre und Hausmanns fotografischem Werk über Mode, Tanz und Literatur bis hin zum wenig bekannten Exilschaffen des Künstlers. In 12 Essays erkunden internationale Expert*innen aus Kunst- und Literaturgeschichte, Medienwissenschaft und Psychoanalyse das vielschichtige ¿uvre und ermöglichen damit eine facettenreiche Zusammenschau des erstaunlich aktuellen Werks von Raoul Hausmann. Der Katalog begeistert außerdem durch seine attraktive Gestaltung.Raoul Hausmann (1886-1971) war einer der innovativsten Avant- gardisten. Er gehörte zu den Erfindern der Collage, ergründete Körper, Sprache und Raum in ersten Happenings, verband das Sehen mit dem Haptischen und übersetzte Töne in Bilder. Provokant wandte sich der "Dadasoph", auch über die Kunst hinaus, stets gegen Etabliertes.

Slanted Magazine #45-Sex ist in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Münchner Archive Artist Publications (AAP) unter der Leitung des Künstlers und Archivars Hubert Kretschmer entstanden. Diese Ausgabe schöpft aus einer der weltweit umfangreichsten Privatsammlungen von Künstlerpublikationen, die Hubert Kretschmer seit den 1980er Jahren zusammengetragen hat. Sie enthält über 89.988 seltene Zines, Hefte, Poster und andere Druckerzeugnisse. Slanted Magazine #45-Sex zeigt aus zeitgenössischer und historischer Perspektive eine Auswahl an künstlerischen Positionen, die sich mit Körperpolitik, Selbstverständnis und Identität auseinandersetzen. Bei der Gestaltung visueller Narrative sind marginalisierte Körper - nicht-binär, queer, behindert, rassistisch - oft unterrepräsentiert oder werden auf symbolische Art und Weise dargestellt. Das Slanted Magazine #45-Sex lädt die Leserinnen und Leser ein, diese Konventionen zu hinterfragen, und ermutigt zu einem kritischen Blick auf die Rolle der Medien bei der Darstellung von Körpern. Mit provokanten Bildern und vielfältigen Geschichten öffnet das Slanted Magazine #45-Sex die Tür zu einem tieferen, facettenreichen Dialog über Körper und Zugehörigkeit.

Ahoi Piraten! Entdecke über 200 coole Tattoos rund um die abenteuerliche Welt der Piraten! Die zahlreichen Tattoos mit Motiven aus der Welt der Piraten sind leicht aufzutragen und verschwinden nach einer Weile wieder von selbst. Außerdem gibt es in diesem Buch tolle Ausmalmotive und spannende Rätsel!Das erwartet dich: - über 200 temporäre Tattoos - zahlreiche Mitmachseiten: Ausmalseiten, Quiz, Kurzinfos, Rätsel u. v. m. - hergestellt in Deutschland - tolles Geschenk für Kinder und Piratenfans - Altersempfehlung: ab 5 Jahren

Third book in the series of little tattoo bibles by Sven Rayen and Ti Racovita, featuring a worldwide selection of the best tattoo artists of funny tattoos.<BR><BR>After their successful books on micro tattoos and fine line tattoos, Sven Rayen and Ti Racovita present this third tattoo bible. This time, the tone is light and playful. Happy Tattoos showcases the work of the best tattoo artists from around the world, focusing on funny and/or cute tattoos. From a kitten in an astronaut suit with the caption "Suck it, Neil Armstrong" to a guitar-playing-Kermit—these tattoos are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

This book is a compendium of symbols with sacred meanings, perfect for anyone looking to find a meaningful tattoo design, professional tattoo artists or anyone interested in folklore and religion.<BR><BR>It gathers some of the most popular and lesser known signs from around the world in a comprehensive and accessible guide. Looking at each symbol's history and origins, it unveils the cultural and spiritual significance, alongside any folklore to give each image context, and showcases different tattoo styles for those seeking inspiration or just a fresh approach to a traditional design. <BR><BR>The directory includes 75-100 lead symbols and themes, reflecting the way these develop and emerge across different folklore and religions. Each of these has an accessible list of meanings as well as a list of key uses and context to where the sacred origins lie.

Raoul Hausmann fought convention all his life. Radi- cally resolved to be "unscrupulously honest" in both art and life, the Dadaist was a multimedia activist of the first hour and a sharp-tongued critic of society. Now his visionary output can be enjoyed in all its breadth. With some 270 illustrations, this catalogue from the Berlin- ische Galerie traces his path: the early Expressionist works, gems of Dada from the Berlin years, Hausmann's photography, but also fashion, dance and literature, and the artist's lesser-known productivity in exile. Fourteen essays by international experts in the history of art and literature, media studies, and psychoanalysis examine the multilayered oeuvre to offer a multifaceted pano- rama of Hausmann's astonishing significance-even today.Raoul Hausmann (1886-1971) was an exceptionally innovative avant-garde artist. He co-invented collage, explored body, words, and space in early happenings, merged the visual with the haptic, and translated sound into images. In and beyond art, the provocative "Dadasoph" called out the establishment.

Anakin oggi è uno dei tatuatori più importanti d'Italia, sotto il suo ago passano personaggi iconici del panorama artistico e pop. Ma, quando ha cominciato, il piccolo Gabri aveva solo diciassette anni, un sacco di entusiasmo e i clienti più disparati: il tipo losco che per pagarsi il tatuaggio scippava le vecchiette, il chitarrista di Tuscolana, quello venuto a Francoforte per rubare una sirena e pure uno che gli è svenuto in cucina. Tutta gente con una storia da raccontare, perché 'il tatuatore è un po' come il barbiere, dove vai e ti confessi; in più ci stai tante ore, soffri, quello ti sta mettendo le mani addosso, quindi spesso e volentieri al cliente viene automatico confidarsi'. Le storie ruotano attorno a 34 consigli da seguire se vuoi farti un tatuaggio, ma che valgono anche come massime di vita, per esempio: Consiglio #3: Porta con fierezza il valore dell'imperfezione. Consiglio #7: Se devi sbaglia', sbaglia co' la testa tua. Consiglio #18: Non troppo, però fidati! 'Quindi mettiti comodo, perché in questo libro, zompando in rigoroso disordine cronologico tra i vari momenti della mia vita, proverò a spiegarti come tutte queste vicende che troverai - turbolente, tempestose, sempre con tante emozioni - hanno fatto sì che adesso io mi ritrovi qui, a essere una persona felice e a parlarne con fierezza e con il sorriso.'