Tag: Inked

In modern, post-colonial times, we live with the belief that tattoos are a symbol of criminality, lawlessness, and in many cases, slavery. Flooded with all these negative connotations, it’s no wonder tattoos have been regarded for decades (even centuries) as an undesirable marker. Yet we ar...

My grandmother believed only sailors and criminals wore tattoos. Indeed, many of the older generation hold that misconception, and use it to justify the varied frowns and scowls whenever an inked individual crosses to their side of the street. Photo: Priscilla du Preez True enough, th...