The tattoos he creates are a far cry from the Asian symbols and tribal designs that have become popular in the west.Japanese artist Horiyoshi III creates the startling full-body 'suit' tattoos that are synonymous with the country's criminal underworld.The mastermind was himself a member of the notorious yakuza before swapping a life of crime for a career with behind needle - but Horiyoshi III is trying to break the connection between body art and the mafia and end the widescale discrimination of tattooed people in Japan.
No comments:
Post a Comment