Thu 13 Apr

Painted People: An Untold History of Tattooing
19:00 - 21:00
Notes: In this illustrated talk, Dr Matt Lodder will present an overview of his new book, Painted People, and argue that through the history of tattooing, we can glean unique insights into forgotten areas of human history.

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Thu 13 Apr

Painted People: An Untold History of Tattooing

What We Do