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The epic of tattooing

by Olivia Baranes
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Notes d’Encre

Hey! la Cie

As part of the “Tatoueurs,Tatoués” exhibition, the“Hey! la Cie ” company presents the epic story of tattooing, from the 15th century to the present day, in 7 shows. To be discovered from May 31, 2014 to March 7, 2015, “Notes d’Encre” is a cabinet of musical and graphic curiosities that awakens the imagination.

Hey! Cie

“Hey! La Cie of the art magazine Hey! modern art & pop culture created by Anne & Julien – curators of the tattoo exhibition at Quai Branly. Mn 7 chapters, they present the key moments that have shaped tattooing into its current form.

Sounded by gramophones, the shows offer a succession of astonishing visual and graphic tableaux, combining performances, projected images, live drawings and barrel organ creations.

Seven representations enthrone the fabulous epic of tattooing:

  • Chapter I: Adventure gets tattooed: “Because the great explorers discovered the islands and their tattoo cultures, some Europeans returned home fully tattooed…”
  • Chapter II: Les îles retrouvées:” The epic of traditional tattooing, its disappearance, then its rebirth.”
  • Chapter III: On stage! “The golden age of sideshow, when the big tattooed man became popular on the boards.”
  • Chapter IV: Fatalitas: “From the streets to the penal colony, tattooing spreads”.
  • Chapter V: In port: “Ports are where tattoo artists find their most important clientele: sailors”.
  • Chapter VI – Kingly motifs: “An overview of iconic tattoo motifs”.
  • Chapter VII: Global Tattoo: “An imaginary journey through the modern history of global tattooing.”

Cycle dates and booking on the website: http://www.quaibranly.fr

or by telephone: 01 56 61 71 72 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4:30pm)

Prices: €20 – €15.

 

Cette publication est également disponible en : Français (French)

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