Portland Tattoo Exhibit & Party | Skinvisible @ Portland Art Museum

Posted by Sherri Montgomery

Rocket by Christine Taylor

Rocket (photo by Christine Taylor)

Celebrating the Art of Tattoo at Skinvisible

It was only a matter of time before the growing mainstream acceptance would lead to an art installation and gala event at the Portland Art Museum. Come check out the ongoing, temporary exhibition and enjoy a day devoted to the art of tattoo.

Marking Portland: The Art of Tattoo opened at the museum on June 20th and will continue through September 7. The exhibition looks at the history of tattoo as it relates to art and artifacts in the Museum's permanent collections. As part of this exhibition there are films, talks, and special programs planned. The Museum has included photography from Portland tattoo artists and Portlanders with tattoos in the galleries and as part of a multi-media presentation shown in the Whitsell Auditorium.

On Saturday, July 25 the Museum and Read the rest of this entry »