New Zealand Tattoo at the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival

 TATTOO AOTEAROA: CHRIS HOULT & STEVE FORBES

AUCKLAND WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL

SATURDAY MAY 18 – 1.15-2.15PM

AUCKLAND ART GALLERY AUDITORIUM

TICKETS $20 UNTIL 15 MAY /  $25 FROM 15 MAY; STUDENTS $12.50  WWW.BUYTICKETS.CO.NZ

In New Zealand Tattoo, photographer Chris Hoult and writer Steve Forbes document some of New Zealand's leading tattooists, learning about their history, their craft and their community.  Through photography they unfold the story of tattooing, identifying major styles and traditions - ta moko, tatau and tattoo - that have shaped the artform in Aotearoa. Supported byAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

 

And you can link to it online at: http://www.writersfestival.co.nz/Home/Programme/EventDetail/tabid/57/id/406/Default.aspx