MATCHA: Japanese Tattoo at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

There's more to getting inked than you think. Takahiro Kitamura -- aka "HORITAKA," apprentice to the revered master Horiyoshi III -- is an author, prolific tattoo artist, and owner of San Joses State of Grace. He will deliver a talk on the time-honored art of Japanese tattoos, a rich culture of beauty, commitment, and history.

See LIVE demonstrations of employing both traditional (no electric needles!) and modern techniques. Joining Horitaka's diverse, talented crew of tattooists are special guests from Japan -- Shige, a powerhouse tat artist who's showcased all over the world; Mutsuo, who's designed for Bathing Ape and Hysteric Glamour; and Kazunobu Nagashima, a client of Shige who will proudly display his backpiece, which won a 2007 Milano Tattoo Convention award.

In addition, dip into the world of Zen among ancient Samurai warriors through a guided tour of the galleries, learn about Japanese altars, sample teas by Ito En, soak up DJ Saiman's aural offerings, enjoy a cocktail with friends, and much more.
http://www.asianart.org/matcha.htm

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[jayjaythagreat]

0:59 is that ami james??

[pinglauwa]

You mean the body suit? at least 25.000

If you want to to it the traditional way.

[gamopam]

Which painter is that one from at 2:39 ?

[gamopam]

good

[gamopam]

nice

[szpunar33]

@pinglauwa Way off man. The traditional way full chest, back and arms your looking at close to $40,000.

[ukgirlonce]

woe is me....too bad i have lack of funds:(

[inkhead5000]

Japanese tattoing is so incredibly inbeded in tradition, that it is s a petty that most people do not realize it!

It's not just images on your body, but yet amazing cultural messages passed on, in an even more amazing art form, generation to generation for hundreds and hundreds of years.

Horitaka (Taka), Shige and Horitomo are (aside of incredible Master tattooers) good exemples of artists that deeply respect these traditions! Domo!!

[asmodeux18]

I'm always in awe at the sheer amount of detailing that goes into some pieces. The idea of the body as a canvas and work of art is appealing to me. Breathtaking designs.

[FelSanGal]

@jayjaythagreat --he is not. .es similar but no

[cchacons]

Looove this video

[Troy428492]

those japanese tattoos are the best.