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SUMMARY:History & Significance of Tattoos
DESCRIPTION:History & Significance of Tattoos\nAmerican Revolutions: REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library presents History & Significance of Tattoos\, an enlightening presentation exploring tattooing as art\, history\, identity\, and cultural expression. \nJoin the Elizabeth Public Library for a presentation by Dr. Matt Lodder\, Senior Lecturer in Art History and Theory and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Art History at the University of Essex. \nDr. Lodder’s research focuses on the application of art-historical methods to the history of Western tattooing from the 17th century to the present day. This program invites attendees to consider tattooing not only as body art\, but as a meaningful historical and cultural practice. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: June 17\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM\nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch\nRoom: 4th Floor Auditorium\nAddress: 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\nAges: 18+\nWebsite: elizpl.org\nPhone: 908-354-6060 ext. 7220\n\nZoom Information\n\nMeeting ID: 886 2544 4861\nPasscode: 568368\n\nWhy This Event Matters\nTattooing has long carried personal\, cultural\, and historical meaning. Through this REV250 program\, attendees can explore how tattoos have evolved across centuries and how body art reflects identity\, memory\, creativity\, and social change. \nHosted at the Elizabeth Public Library\, this program adds a thoughtful arts and culture perspective to the broader American Revolutions series\, connecting local audiences with global conversations about history and expression. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the History & Significance of Tattoos event?\nHistory & Significance of Tattoos is a REV250 presentation at the Elizabeth Public Library featuring Dr. Matt Lodder\, who will discuss the history and cultural meaning of tattooing. \nWho is Dr. Matt Lodder?\nDr. Matt Lodder is a Senior Lecturer in Art History and Theory and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Art History at the University of Essex. His research focuses on Western tattooing from the 17th century to the present day. \nWhen and where is the event?\nThe event takes place on June 17\, 2026\, at 12:00 PM in the 4th Floor Auditorium at the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch\, located at 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \nIs this event available on Zoom?\nYes. The flyer includes Zoom access with Meeting ID 886 2544 4861 and passcode 568368. \nElizabeth Public Library Events
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LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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