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James Alexander
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Tattoo artist based in Victoria, BC. Specializing in Blackwork
Styles
blackwork
fineline
illustrative
floral
Victoria, Canada
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Interview
In conversation with Christian Maheux
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A data-driven comparison of tattoo prevalence in Canada and the United States, including gender, age, motivations, and cultural acceptance.
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In conversation with Pifa Alarcon
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Irezumi vs Horimono
Two names for the same Japanese tattoos, often traded as synonyms yet far from identical: where each word comes from, why one still carries the shadow of punishment, and which to reach for in front of a master.
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