Royal Ontario Museum Art Fusion

"Discover The Fusion"

- A Night of Collaborative Artistry -

Tattoo artists from around the world will bring their remarkable talents to the Royal Ontario Museum! Presented in partnership with Northern Ink Xposure, you can experience a night of collaborative artistry, live entertainment, food and drink, all inspired by the Museum galleries and their exhibition Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art. Exclusive after-hours access to the Tattoos exhibition is included with admission. For details and tickets please see https://www.rom.on.ca/en/whats-on/art-fusion

Discover the Fusion
Whether you are an art connoisseur, a tattoo enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of creativity, this oil painting art fusion demonstration is an event not to be missed.

Get ready to witness a mesmerizing display of creativity as the worlds of fine art and tattoo art collide at the Royal Ontario Museum. Immerse yourself in this art fusion demonstration, where renowned artists will showcase their extraordinary skills right before your eyes. Witness the magic unfold as these talented individuals transform blank canvases into captivating works of art.
Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this extraordinary fusion of art and ink, as the Royal Ontario Museum brings together the worlds of oil painting and tattooing. Join us in celebrating the boundless creativity and limitless possibilities that emerge when these two mediums combine.

Artist:

Jay Freestyle, David Chiefalo, Andrew Swarbrick, Richie Lucero, Paul Booth, Titine K-Leu & Filip Leu, Kurt Wiscombe, Alex Adams, Jose Perez Jr., Jak Connolly, Samantha Barber, Logan J Aguilar, Jamie Henderson, Dan Henk, Evan Dowdell, Travis Greene, Seven Crowns, Billy DeCola and many more

The Royal Ontario Museum’s newest exhibition TATTOO: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art. opens April 2 to September 5, 2016. It’s an incredible collection of over 200 objects dedicated to this historical and cultural significance, as well as the art of tattooing. It’s gives insight into about 5000 years of inking bodies from different cultures and is more than skin deep and traces across continents over time. The word “tattoo” originated from the Polynesian word tatau as recorded by European explorers during the 18th centruy.

About

The practice of tattooing has evolved through cultural exchanges around the world, from those on the fringes of society to mainstream groups, from subculture trend to popular culture. Explore the fascinating history and evolution of tattooing in the exciting new exhibition at the ROM, Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art. Opening April 2, 2016. Tattoos offers fascinating insights into ancient practices, histories, meanings and the revival of the global phenomenon of body art.

The Exhibition

Coming from the musée du quai Branly in Paris, where the exhibition received rave reviews, Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art. explores the 5000-year-old multifaceted world of tattooing, showcasing a visual history of body art and markings, ancient tools, and commissioned tattooed silicone body reproductions, inked by some of the most respected tattoo artists in the contemporary world. Whether you’re drawn to the history and beauty of body art, a passionate member of the tattoo community, or someone who wants to understand the world of tattooing, come discover the ink beneath the skin.

'Stéphane Martin, president of that Paris institution, says he was "surprised by how serious tattoo artists can be," but impressed by their level of skill.
"I think they are technically great artists and extremely creative," he told CBC News.
He credits the curators with making it possible to really show off tattoos as an form that combines art and sculpture since tattoos are typically displayed in three dimensions on someone's body.