Tatau: Marks of Polynesia accompanies the exhibition in the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles which was curated by Takahiro “Ryudaibori” Kitamura, the master tattoo artist and author. The exhibition and catalogue explores the beauty of Samoan tattoos as well as the key role they play in the preservation and propagation of Samoan culture. Tatau : Marks of Polynesia showcases the work of traditional Samoan tattoo masters alongside that of younger practitioners working within and influenced by the tradition today. Both the traditional tattoo and its more contemporary manifestations have helped to create and affirm identity for new generations of Polynesians and others living outside of Samoa.
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