Chasing Ghosts Print 19 features a historic photograph of a heavily tattooed collector showing work by Johnstone and various other tattooers in Chicago in the late 1950s. The image highlights the range of tattoo styles and artists represented on a single individual, reflecting the collaborative nature of tattooing during this period.
Part of the Chasing Ghosts series, this print reflects the history and culture of tattooing through archival imagery. The photograph offers insight into the presence of tattoo collectors and the accumulation of work from multiple artists within Chicago’s tattoo scene.
Printed as a high-quality art print, this piece is well suited for collectors of tattoo history, vintage imagery, and traditional tattoo culture.
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