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THE MOST EPIC WEDDING RECEPTION. EVER. Congrats M+H

Feat. @snoopdogg
Photographed by @john.aeric & @mlmc.tmp @dsotm.us

DSOTM | MSTRAT

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Bishop Museum, in partnership with the Suluʻape Family, is proud to present a day of festivities to mark the closing weekend of the "Tatau: Marks of Polynesia" exhibition. Join us for traditional tattoo demonstrations from Sāmoa, Tonga, and Hawaiʻi throughout the day. Participate in talks with special guests, take part in keiki activities, and enjoy cultural food and music!

"Tatau: Marks of Polynesia" Closing Festival
Saturday, July 2, 2022
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Throughout the Bishop Museum campus.

Included with Museum admission; free for Bishop Museum Members. Reserve your tickets now:
BishopMuseum.org/Tickets.

Festival Timeline:
- 9:45 a.m. ʻAva Ceremony
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tattoo Demonstrations, Music, Performances
- 2 p.m. Panel Discussion

Event Photo credit: Nella Media / John Hook.

#Tatau #TatauMarksOfPolynesia
#BishopMuseum #HawaiisMuseum

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Tatau: Marks of Polynesia
November 13, 2021–July 4, 2022 @bishopmuseum

In Sāmoa, tufuga tā tatau (master tattoo artists) are granted high status in society and acquiring tatau is considered a powerful affirmation of national identity, particularly for young men, for whom it is an important rite of passage.

This exhibition is an opportunity to learn what tatau signifies in Samoan culture, and how it helps Samoans and other Polynesians living abroad stay connected to their identity and heritage.

An important focus of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia is the influential Sulu‘ape family and their disciples; the legendary Petelo Sulu‘ape and his late brother Paulo are credited with spurring the resurgence of Samoan tattoos worldwide.

Exhibition curator: @stateofgracetaki
Exhibition photographer: @john.aeric

Portrait of Su'a Sulu'ape Alaiva'a Petelo by @john.aeric

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Tattooing has long been held as not just a practice in art but also a way to tell stories through art, through the intimate painting of one’s body. Sāmoa’s tatau is one of the world’s most distinct tattoo traditions. It is an indigenous art form dating back 2,000 years, and has played a pivotal role in the preservation and propagation of Samoan culture.

Exhibition curated by @stateofgracetaki
Exhibition photography by @john.aeric

Tatau by @paulsuluape

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Tatau: Marks of Polynesia explores the beauty of Samoan tattoos as well as the role they play in the preservation and propagation of Samoan culture. Through an array of photographs, Tatau showcases the work of traditional Samoan tattoo masters alongside that of younger practitioners working within and influenced by the tradition today.

Exhibit curated by @stateofgracetaki
Exhibition photography by @john.aeric

Contemporary tattoo by @pacificsoul_steve

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First met @trinitydang six years ago. It’s been wonderful witnessing her accomplishments, growth and the start of her first company @thestillproject . This set is a re-creation of the first shoot we had back in 2012. I am very proud of this woman. The force is strong.

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New work w @jocelynnickel for @shoptobi

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She continues to amaze and inspire me. I gave her my camera and she’s a natural artist! Photography by @trinitydang #nationalwomensday #artist #ignite #HangarX #DSOTM

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#BeStill

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BTS Sephora x Herbivore... When you need some light flicker in the glass.

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Squad. @dsotm.us

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Another great weekend in the books. HBD, Grayson!

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