Doc. 119 and Doc. 22, two rare examples of tattoo design books held in the Winterthur Library special collections. (Photo Courtesy of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library)

Tattoo art meets rare books at Winterthur Library’s Spring Open House

Claudia EstradaCulture, Art, Events, Headlines

WINTERTHUR—On Saturday, April 12, the Winterthur Library invites visitors to explore the intersection of history, art, and personal expression at its “Art Book Open House: Tattooable Edition.”  This special event, held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., offers a rare chance to explore tattoo-inspired designs from the library’s world-renowned collection. The event’s centerpiece is a pair of 19th-century tattoo flash books, created …