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The Samurai spirit, Bushido, is an integral component of Japanese tattooing and is woven through the imagery and interpersonal dynamics of this veiled subculture. The eloquent text is based largely on Takahiro Kitamura's (a.k.a. Horitaka) experiences as a client and student of the famed Japanese tattoo master, Horiyoshi III.
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 Joseirs"s 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.
A tattooist himself, Takahiro Kitamura takes a deep look at the ties between tattooing and samurai ethics in modern Japanese tattoo culture in BUSHIDO. Having associated with tattooist Horiyoshi III both as a tattoo client and student, Kitamura uses many of this master tattoo artistnOtilde;s designs to illustrate his theses.
A tattooist himself, Takahiro Kitamura takes a deep look at the ties between tattooing and samurai ethics in modern Japanese tattoo culture in BUSHIDO. Having associated with tattooist Horiyoshi III both as a tattoo client and student, Kitamura uses many of this master tattoo artist's designs to illustrate his theses. Read Rachel's full review of BUSHIDO
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