July 17 is National Tattoo Day. Celebrate by learning more about this ancient form of self-expression, opens a new window.
“Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past.” —Jack London
Once considered taboo, a 2018 survey found that 46 percent of people in the U.S. have a least one tattoo, opens a new window. Learn more about the history and art of tattoos with the resources below:
Check out the DVD for this 2016 film on the history of the ink revolution or instantly stream it with Kanopy, opens a new window.
Find inspiration for a new tattoo (just make sure it's spelled correctly!, opens a new window) with one of these books:
The Mammoth Book of New Tattoo Art
Talk with kids about the meaning behind tattoos.
Not ready to commit to the real deal, but still love the look? We've got you covered!
Do you have a tattoo? Tell us about it in the comments!
