tattoos as a 21st century rite of passage..
Indigenous cultures have for thousands of years used Rites of Passage to acknowledge major milestones in a persons life. Tattoos were in many societies included as a key part of this process. From Australia to Samoa and Tahiti to North America, Vanuatu, New Zealand, Africa and Papua New Guinea both men and women were… more
meet the judge 2012…
Up for this years line up of tattoo award judges the beautiful Salem Kimberlee Potter will be gracing us with her presence at the show. Salem has lead a wonderous life as a singer and entertainer leading her through various bands such as the high energy Rockabilly band Salem and the Hellcats, and WEST… more
australian tattoo industry awards
The votes have been tallied and the nominees are up. Get your votes in and be sure to catch the awards ceremony at the Rites of Passage Tattoo Convention & Arts Festival 2012 starting at 7pm Saturday the 27th. CLICK HERE to begin voting..
the gypsy gentleman
Marcus Kuhn is a world renowned tattooer and painter who has been tattooing for twenty two years. He has worked in Japan with the best tattooers in Osaka and Yokohama, tattooed in Argentina and Australia, and lived and worked in Paris and London for years. He lives in Maine and spends… more
happy new year
… FROM THE TEAM AT RITES OF PASSAGE It is a pleasure to announce that the tickets are now on sale and this year, they are much, much cheaper! In fact we have an amazing limited early bird special until the end of January 2012. Tickets are available through Greentix click ‘here’ to… more
we’re painting the town rites of passage!
Keep an eye out for the first run of ROP posters for 2012 with the masterful hanya mask by Jeff Gogue.
a big thank you to Owen Williams
This image leaves the Rites of Passage team astounded! Owen Williams from Tattoo Magic in Victoria is creating the official poster for Rites of Passage Festival 2012. This masterful piece of artwork truly encompasses everything that is ROP 2012. Owen you’re brilliant! xx
gomineko books
Once again our friends of Gomineko Books will be attending Rites of Passage 2012 and we are thrilled that they will be so generously exhibiting, as part of our tattoo history museum, Japanese woodblocks from the early 1800’s and some old scrolls and a book with antiquated pictures of tattooing and original ukiyo-e and… more
why you don’t want to miss the 2nd annual rites of passage…
Rites of Passage 2012 has a great line up for all of you tattoo fans, just to give you a taste of what’s to come we are giving you a sneak preview and announcement that both the infamous Shige (Japan) and Victor Portugal (Poland) will be attending and coming to Australia for the 1st time…. more
