Geoff Ostling Thinks His Skin is National Museum Gallery-Worthy
Allison Love — May 28, 2010 — Art & Design
References: abc.net.au & lifelounge
You already know about Geoff Ostling's full body tattoo, which is his artistic medium of choice, but now Ostling has decided he wants the world (and future generations) to see his skin on display, ahd has donated it to the National Gallery.
Artist eX de Medici has been the artist tattooing his skin, and Geoff Ostling believes that the world should be exposed to the artist's renderings, regardless of the medium. I think a dead man's skin being put on display at a gallery is pretty creepy, but you never know--for some, it could be the ultimate work of art.
Artist eX de Medici has been the artist tattooing his skin, and Geoff Ostling believes that the world should be exposed to the artist's renderings, regardless of the medium. I think a dead man's skin being put on display at a gallery is pretty creepy, but you never know--for some, it could be the ultimate work of art.
Trend Themes
1. Tattooed Skin Art - There is a trend of using tattooed skin as an artistic medium, opening up opportunities for unique and provocative art exhibitions.
2. Preserving Human Skin - Preserving and displaying tattooed human skin as a form of art is a growing trend, creating opportunities for museums and galleries to showcase unconventional works.
3. Hallmarking Personal Expression - Tattooed skin donations to museums and galleries mark a new trend in celebrating individual creative expression and capturing personal stories through art.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Art galleries can adopt the trend of showcasing tattooed human skin as a unique and disruptive form of art, attracting new audiences and challenging traditional perceptions.
2. Body Modification Industry - The body modification industry can explore the trend of preserving and displaying tattooed skin, offering innovative services such as posthumous tattoo preservation for clients.
3. Museum Curation - Museum curators can take advantage of the trend of tattooed skin donations, creating thought-provoking exhibits that push boundaries and provoke conversations about art and identity.
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