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Upcoming Exhibitions

IN THE FLESH: A CULTURAL VIEW OF BODY ART

March 27 thru May 22, 2010

Curated by Jessica Caddell and Brian Reis

In the Flesh: A Cultural View of Body Art explores the ways in which people modify and decorate
their bodies including tattooing, piercing, body painting, reshaping, and scarification. Investigating
cultural tradition and individual expression, In the Flesh presents objects from the Museum’s
permanent collections, art and tattoo materials from local body art businesses, and a special
photographic series presented by co-curator, Brian Reis, dealing with contemporary tattoo practices.

TATTOO FASHION SHOW
In conjunction with the exhibition, the Museum and the Winneshiek Playhouse will present a special
fashion show of body art on Friday, April 16th at Winneshiek Theater. Cocktail hour beginning at 6 PM,
show at 7 PM. Tickets are $6.

   
   
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