February 5, 2019
Kyle Woodman
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Skin deep: In the tattooist’s chair with Ben Brooker
Whether intended as a rite of passage, evidence of allegiance, or purely as art, tattoos have traditionally acted as a form of self-imposed exile from mainstream Western culture. From atop the tattooist's chair, Ben Brooker explores the meaning of marking yourself in the modern age.
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