Image of a book cover featuring the torso of a heavily tattooed man
Exhibitions

Tattooing Bristol

Book launch and exhi­bi­tion doc­u­ment­ing the Bris­tol tat­too scene in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Dates
21/11/25 – 23/11/25
Organisation
Region
Bristol
Opening Times
Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00
Mon–Thu, Closed
Friday, 18:00 – 21:30
Saturday, 10:00 – 18:00

Through unseen photographs and interviews, step back in time to the glory days of Bristols world famous tattoo scene of the 1950s and 1960s. The gathering of like minded strangers, centred around one tattoo shop, would later define an era in British tattooing and be influential to people all around the world.
This book launch and exhibition explores the untold memories and lives of the local tattooed people, each sharing their personal experiences on their journey through young adulthood.

See artspace.uk for full details.

Friday 21st November 6pm-9.30pm, Saturday 10-6pm and Sunday 10-5pm

Image of a book cover featuring the torso of a heavily tattooed man
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