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Public Programs are made possible by the Koret Foundation and The Al and Rosanne Levitt Fund for Public Programs.
Thursday, Jul 26, 2018 | 6:30–8pm
ADMISSION: $5 for Members; $20 general
In conjunction with the opening of Lew the Jew and His Circle: Origins of American Tattoo, Don Ed Hardy shares his research into the archives of tattoo history and how he uncovered the fascinating story of Lew "the Jew" Alberts. Hardy will be joined on stage by Mary Joy Scott (Tattoo City), Grime (independent artist), and Taki (State of Grace Tattoo) for a discussion about the art of tattooing.
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Public Programs are made possible by the Koret Foundation and The Al and Rosanne Levitt Fund for Public Programs.
Lew the Jew and His Circle: Origins of American Tattoo is organized by The Contemporary Jewish Museum. Sponsorship is generously provided by Maribelle and Stephen Leavitt, Joyce Linker, and Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery.
Tattoo flash, Alberts Tattoo, early twentieth century. Courtesy of Don Ed Hardy.