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Title:	Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America, 1960s to Today
Date:	6/22/2024 - 10/13/2024
Address:	Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, City Park, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Location:	Hagerstown, MD
Hours:	Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Cost/Cover:	free
Web Page:	https://wcmfa.org/art-fashion-symbol-statement-tattooing-in- ...
Contact Info:	301-739-5727

Details:

The exhibition explores the evolution of the tattoo, particularly in the northeastern United States, from a mark of counter-cultural rebellion, to one of the most popular forms of personal creative expression. While it is estimated that about 21% of Americans have tattoos, that number rises to over 40% for millennials, or those currently aged 27 to 42. Tattoos can be powerful signifiers of identity, holders of personal memory, and emblems of accomplishment, inspiration, or protection. Tattoos also embody a variety of aesthetic sensibilities, and their creation is often an intimate collaboration between the artist and the subject—a form of contemporary patronage. This exhibition seeks to illuminate and elevate the voices and experiences of under-recognized artists in the mid-Atlantic region and provide a broader understanding of tattoos and their history.