MATCHA: Japanese Tattoo at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Posted on October 11, 2009 by admin

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 Joses 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.

In addition, dip into the world of Zen among ancient Samurai warriors through a guided tour of the galleries, learn about Japanese altars, sample teas by Ito En, soak up DJ Saiman’s aural offerings, enjoy a cocktail with friends, and much more.
http://www.asianart.org/matcha.htm

Duration : 0:7:11


[youtube a7zEwCtA_T0]

This entry was posted in museums and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink.

20 Responses to MATCHA: Japanese Tattoo at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

  1. APPLEoner1 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    I love this kind of …
    I love this kind of art and same with hokusai

  2. KH132 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    i think so
    i think so

  3. 93sifuentes says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    the hand form has …
    the hand form has to hurt haha mine werent bad cus they were electric bt that just has so suck hahaha

  4. deathcokecans says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    whorey taco? :o
    whorey taco? :o

  5. koosdechauffur says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    now that you …
    now that you mention it, it does look like ami from miami ink.. not sure if its actually him though

  6. jayjaythagreat says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    0:59 is that ami …
    0:59 is that ami james??

  7. MichelleKenobi says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    I was just at …
    I was just at MATCHA for the sake tasting, tea ceremony and Samurai exhibit. AAM: Great museum.

  8. thandieu222001 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    cool
    cool

  9. modelolomas says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    who cares loser
    who cares loser

  10. TattoosNYC says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    check out tattoos …
    check out tattoos nyc and tatted up nyc

  11. hektattoo says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    great video!
    great video!

  12. pinglauwa says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    You mean the body …
    You mean the body suit? at least 25.000
    If you want to to it the traditional way.

  13. gq3972 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Japanese Tattoo 漂亮!
    Japanese Tattoo 漂亮!

  14. MusiciTV says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Great Clip

    …
    Great Clip

    Thanks for uploading

  15. plumkin22 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    2 grand isnt enough …
    2 grand isnt enough. expect 4-7 g’s.

  16. 0totoro0 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Great Clip

    …
    Great Clip

    Thanks for uploading

  17. noin4mation says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    i was there!
    i was there!

  18. RAYBODEN1985 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    about 2 grand
    about 2 grand

  19. sin1061 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Hey, I was there! =D
    Hey, I was there! =D

  20. yaw1943 says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:22 am

    wondering how much …
    wondering how much it cost for the whole back tattoo??