Lyle Tuttle: 70 Years in Tattooing - Retrospective Tattoo Art Collection Exhibit and Celebration, Palace of Fine Arts, Sept. 21-23, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, August 27, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Lyle Tuttle, legendary San Francisco icon celebrates 70 years in tattooing with a retrospective exhibit of his renowned tattoo art collection at The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, Sept. 21-23. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the future home of the Lyle Tuttle Tattoo Art and Artifact Collection. 

Lyle’s retrospective will include multiple exhibits showcasing rare tattoo art, photography, tattoo machines and memorabilia from Lyle’s legendary collection acquired worldwide. Many collection gems have never been seen on public display, including the British George Burchett Tattoo Collection. Burchett, known as The King of Tattooists, is famous for his high fine art ability. His artwork features naturalistic, Japonism and World War I-era designs.

I've been a tattoo artist in San Francisco for 70 years and in 70 years I've seen a lot of tattoo history. I've seen it go through World War II, I've tattooed on all seven continents, I got my first tattoo in 1946 and I'm still goin' today.

Lyle Tuttle, Tattoo Artist and Historian

"I've been a tattoo artist in San Francisco for 70 years and in 70 years I've seen a lot of tattoo history. I've seen it go through World War II, I've tattooed on all seven continents, I got my first tattoo in 1946 and I'm still goin' today," says Lyle. In talking about the show, the 70-year retrospective and the historic collection, Lyle says, "You don't have to be a tattoo person; you don't have to have a tattoo. You don't even have to like tattoos … but come out, and see another world that you never dreamed existed."

The Lyle Tuttle Collection and its early tattoo images, photography and artifacts represent the finest in tattoo art history. This once-in-a-lifetime event is a must-see for tattoo fans, art lovers and pop culture enthusiasts of all ages. The event celebrates a San Francisco icon’s amazing history, adventures and unparalleled longevity in tattooing and will be an unforgettable historic event for the city of San Francisco.

Contact:

Danielle Boiardi, Event Organizer

email: [email protected]  / c. 914-213-9334

70th Event website : www.lyletuttlecollection.com 

Promo video: www.lyletuttlecollection.com/exhibits

Instagram: @lyletuttlecollection

Source: Lyle Tuttle Collection