Black Tatto Art

Edition Reuss, publishers of the fantastical Tattoo in Japan, have released an equally impressive new anthology entitled Black Tattoo Art: Modern Expressions of the Tribal. This one is similar to their previous publication in the fact that the sheer massiveness of the book undoubtedly requires an extra sturdy coffee table to lay it upon. This astonishing compilation of black tattoo art was curated by our favorite tattoo blogger/lawyer, Marisa Kakoulas of Needles and Sins. This 536 page large format book is a photographic journey across the globe – from Borneo to Belgium, Argentina to Athens, New York to New Zealand and beyond – in search of avant-garde tattoo art that pays homage to the ancient roots of tattooing in their contemporary interpretations. The journey begins with a look at the history of tattooing before featuring black tattoo portfolios divided into the following chapters: Neotribal, Dotwork, Art Brut, Traditional Revival and Thai/Buddhist. Perfect for any fan of the art of tattooing.