Presented by Deborah Davidson, PhD, is a professor at York University and a sociologist with research and writing interests in tattoos and commemoration which include her book, The Tattoo Project: Commemorative Tattoos, Visual Culture, and the Digital Archive.
Tattoos tell stories - our stories as humans connected to others, to events, and experiences. In this presentation, Deborah will briefly introduce her story and her interest in tattoos, describe a brief cultural history of tattooing, and illustrate with examples of tattoos and their bearers’ stories shared from her research. Please bring your stories to share!
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Presenter Bio
Deborah Davidson, PhD, is a professor at York University and a sociologist with research and writing interests in tattoos and commemoration which include her book, The Tattoo Project: Commemorative Tattoos, Visual Culture, and the Digital Archive. She has contributed to various media sources, podcasts, and has presented to a variety of audiences, including to the Lennox and Addington County Museum & Archives, and the Royal Ontario Museum.