Skin Pics
Director: Geoff Steven
"It takes the inner man and puts him on the outside where he can be seen."
A bold reveal of a rose tattoo opens this 1980 documentary on tattooing in New Zealand. The potted history includes visits to tattoo parlours on K' Road and Hastings, and the studios of industry legends Steve Johnson and Roger Ingerton. Tattooists discuss public stigma, people's reasons for getting inked, and popular designs: sailors, serpents, swallows and tā moko. Made for documentary slot Contact, Skin Pics chronicles a time when "folk art has become high art".
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Skin Pics (1980) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 29min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Skin Pics?
Skin Pics runs 29 minutes (29min).
What year is Skin Pics from?
Skin Pics was released in 1980.
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