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30.01.2021 Basel – Tattoo Museum In the news | In den Nachrichten | Dans l’actualité

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30.01.2021 Basel – Tattoo Museum In the news | In den Nachrichten | Dans l’actualité BZ Basel / Elodie Kolb The first tattoo museum in Switzerland Das erste Tattoo Museum in der Schweiz Le premier musée du tatouage en Suisse The first Swiss tattoo museum is to be built in an old bar on the Heuwaage The museum on Steinentorstrasse is to open in summer and provide insights into the history of tattoo art…

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Leu Family Art – Tinguely Museum Basel

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Art Leu Family. Caresser la peau du ciel Museum Tinguely, ​​​​​​​3 March – 17 October 2021 The Leu family is well-known among tattoo fans worldwide. In the late 1960s and 1970s, Felix and Loretta Leu used their tattooing skills to fund extensive travels with their four children Ama, Aia, Filip and Ajja. These years on the road were nourished by artistic curiosity, forming the basis for a distinct family cosmos. Featuring works by all members of the family, the exhibition offers a picture of this special universe. Museum Tinguely, 3.…

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Mitgliedschaftsaktion – Campagne d’adhésion – Membership Drive

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Hello Everyone! Please share with your customers & friends per email, social media, etc… Thanks! Bitte teilen Sie mit Ihren Kunden und Freunden per email, social media, etc… Danke! Veuillez partager avec vos clients et amis per email, social media, etc… Merci!   Schweizer Tattoo Museum Basel Einladung zur Mitgliedschaft Schweizer Tattoo Museum Basel Das Schweizerische Tattoo Museum Basel (STMB) CHE-158.075.889, eine gemeinnützige Organisation mit Sitz in Basel, läd Tattoo-Kunst-Enthusiasten ein, sich uns heute anzuschließen und uns beim Aufbau des ersten Tattoo-Museums in der Schweiz zu helfen! Fachleute der Tätowierbranche…

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Official Swiss Publication 11.08.2020

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It’s Official! On 11 August 2020 the ”Swiss Tattoo Museum Basel“ has officially been registered as an Association in Basel, Switzerland Es ist offiziell! Am 1. August 2020 wurde das „Swiss Tattoo Museum Basel“ offiziell als Verein in Basel, Schweiz, registriert ?? C’est officiel! Le 11 août 2020, le «Swiss Tattoo Museum Basel» a été officiellement enregistré en tant qu’association à Bâle, en Suisse ?? #tattoomuseum #tattoomuseumbasel #baselmuseum #nonprofitorganization #swisstattoo #tattoohistory #vintagetattoo #moderntattooing #tattooculture #tatouagesuisse #museedutatouage

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Moving Forward Like A Locomotive

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Fire and water makes steam, the steam pressure powers the cylinder pushing the piston that drives the wheels… We are right on track and moving forward! Building the foundation where dedication, dreams and inspiration will thrive! No Politics, Constructive Ideas, Swiss Tattoo Culture… Achieving Common Goals, Connecting People and Recognizing Accomplishments in Basel, Switzerland Saturday afternoon with the Family Leu… Long discussion with Loretta over varied topics, and lots of smiles from Filip, no politics only peace at the Leu family household… Sunday was a family day with Christian Ngyuen…

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Swiss Television presents TMB Founding Board Member Jacqueline Spoerlé

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Jacqueline Spoerlé: vor 25 Jahren eine der ersten Frauen in der Schweizer Tattooszene. Heute ist sie eine nahmhafte Tätowiererin, spezialisiert auf Maori-Tattoos und führt ihr eigenes Tattoo-Studio in Luzern. Jacqueline Spoerlé: 25 years ago one of the first women in the Swiss tattoo scene. Today she is a well-known tattoo artist specializing in Maori tattoos and runs her own tattoo parlor in Lucerne.

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Tattoo Legend Jimmy Wong

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Since 1971 Tattoo by Jimmy Wong Jimmy Wong is a living legend in the world of tattooing today. A master tattoo artist, Jimmy Wong has been tattooing in Thailand since 1971  and is known throughout the world. Tattooing over 47 years and befriended by travelers from the world over visiting Bangkok’s Red Light district, Jimmy Wong has always worked during night time. Starting usually after 9 pm  and tattooing straight into the early morning hours Jimmy’s relaxed approach and confidence as he tattoos shows the years of experience he has.…

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Fundraising Efforts & Support

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Personal letter from Dave Holm On behalf of the Tattoo Museum in Basel, Switzerland Greetings and salutations to Professional Tattoo Artists, Machine Builders, Supply Companies, Publishers & those of you interested in preserving the past and present history of tattooing. I am asking you for some of your time, effort and energy for raising funds to benefit the future Tattoo Museum in Basel. Besides myself, there are other seasoned industry professionals working on this project who live and work here in Switzerland.    Andy Gally, Jacquelin Spoerlie, Valentin Steinmann, Filip…

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