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From Taboo to Culture: The Evolution of Tattoo Art in Hong Kong
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- Design
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- Date & time
- 17Jan 2026 (Sat)16:15 - 17:45 Free
- Type of Event
- Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
- Venue
- Room 312, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
- Online Platform
- Live stream on Facebook & IG
- Speaker
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- Mr Jimmy Yuen (Co-curator of Tattour HK Convention, Founder of RGB Academy, Seasoned HK Tattoo Artists and Consultant for HKU SPACE Creative Tattoo Series Courses) ;
- Mr Dust Wu (Co-curator of Tattour HK Convention, Founder of RGB Academy, Seasoned HK Tattoo Artists and Consultant for HKU SPACE Creative Tattoo Series Courses) ;
- Ms Anki Suen (HK Tattoo Artist and Tutor for HKU SPACE Creative Tattoo Series Courses)
Mr Jimmy Yuen
Local tattoo artist Jimmy Yuen has over 20 years of experience and is the founder of Ring the Bell. He specializes in styles that emphasize intricate lines and dots, such as Mandala, Tribal, Dot Work, and Geometric. He has won the Black & Grey category championship at the Hong Kong Tattoo Convention for two consecutive years. His artistic achievements have attracted numerous celebrity clients, including Sammi Cheng, Nick Cheung, William Chan, and Leah Dou. His RGB Academy is Hong Kong’s first tattoo school. Through hosting annual international tattoo art exhibitions and professional courses, it strives to promote cultural exchange in tattoo art, showcasing its depth and breadth as a unique art form. It also provides a professional platform for top tattoo artists worldwide to connect with local audiences.
Mr Dust Wu
Local tattoo artist Dust Wu is a veteran in Hong Kong’s tattoo scene with over 20 years of experience. He is the founder of Galaxy Tattoo HK and specializes in traditional Japanese style. His RGB Academy is Hong Kong’s first tattoo school, dedicated to promoting cultural exchange through annual international tattoo exhibitions and professional courses. He aims to change Hong Kong people’s fear and misconceptions about tattoos and become a key window for promoting tattoo culture, leading Hong Kong’s unique tattoo style to the world and making tattoos part of the artistic landscape.
Ms Anki Suen
Anki is Hong Kong’s first award-winning female tattoo artist specializing in traditional Chinese ink painting style. In 2016, she transitioned from the field of window display design to creative tattoo art and apprenticed under Mr. Wong Hau Kwan, founder of Tattoo Hall. Between 2018 and 2020, Anki worked in the UK for in-depth tattoo training and to broaden her international perspective. She hopes to use her experience to inspire and promote the creative tattoo industry, preserve tattoo culture, and encourage positive development. Her works skillfully integrate traditional Chinese ink techniques with modern aesthetics, combining Eastern charm with contemporary beauty. She has won multiple international tattoo awards, including: INK Factory Lyon, France 2023: 2nd place – Best of Ornament 2024: 3rd place – Best in Bodysuit The Big London Tattoo Show, UK 2024: 1st place – Best in Avant Garde Singapore Ink Show 2023: 1st place – Best in Abstract Art /Watercolour 2025: 1st place – Best in Abstract Art / Watercolour
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- 3762 0084 (gideon.ip@hkuspace.hku.hk)
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Once a symbol of rebellion, tattoos have become an art form for self-expression and cultural heritage. This talk explores tattoo art's evolution from tradition to modernity, tracing its journey from social taboo to contemporary acceptance.
Featuring Tattour HK co-curators and veteran Hong Kong tattoo artists Jimmy Yuen and Dust Wu, alongside award-winning Chinese ink-style tattooist Anki Suen, we'll examine how ink moved from the margins to mainstream - reshaping identities and redefining cultural narratives through the lens of body art.
Language: Cantonese
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