Elgin museum hosts tattoo exhibit
The Elgin Public Museum is honored to host the traveling exhibit, “Tattoo: An American Evolution.”
This exhibit, which is co-sponsored by Elgin's Top Notch Tattoo, examines the origins and development of tattoos in American culture.
Ever since Captain James Cook encountered tattooed natives in the Pacific during the 18th century, Americans have been fascinated with this ink-based art.
Discover tattoos journey through this exhibit that focuses on the history of the American tattoo, stigmatization of tattoos, tentative societal acceptance and mainstreaming, as well as modern developments in tattoo technology.
“Tattoo: An American Evolution” will be unveiled to the public at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. At that time Lucas Clifford, owner of Top Notch Tattoos, will discuss the art of giving tattoos. He has honed his craft for 11 years.
Refreshments will be served by Jeff Turner of In the Neighborhood Deli Signature Catering.
The exhibit was originally developed by the Northern Illinois University Museum Studies 2010 Curatorial Practice Cass under the direction of Pete van Auel.
It will be at Elgin Public Museum through the end of March. The museum is in Elgin's Lords Park at 225 Grand Blvd.
For information, contact the museum at (847) 741-6655 or epm@cityofelgin.org. Visit the website at www.elginpublicmuseum.org.