From humble tattooist to multi-million-dollar brand name, meet the extraordinary artist who brought tattoo imagery from the shadows into mainstream America. In 1955 most 10-year-old boys dreamed of growing up to be firemen or jet pilots. But young Don 'Ed' Hardy had the wild idea of being a tattoo artist. Hardy saw his calling in the mystical images of pierced hearts, fighting eagles, and flaming eyeballs. Trained in the fine arts, his unique artistic sensibility defies categories and has transformed contemporary culture. It's no surprise that Hardy's artwork - perfected... over 50 years of refinement - has worldwide appeal. His signature has emblazoned clothing worn by Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger and been seen on 'Saturday Night Live' and '30 Rock'. Ed Hardy: Tattoo the World is a trip through the phantasmagorical mind of this visionary artist, his phenomenal rise to cult icon and the evolution of his vibrant personal art. [show more]
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From humble tattooist to multi-million-dollar brand name, meet the extraordinary artist who brought tattoo imagery from the shadows into mainstream America.In 1955 most 10-year-old boys dreamed of growing up to be firemen or jet pilots. But young Don 'Ed' Hardy had the wild idea of being a tattoo artist. Hardy saw his calling in the mystical images of pierced hearts, fighting eagles, and flaming eyeballs. Trained in the fine arts, his unique artistic sensibility defies categories and has transformed contemporary culture. It's no surprise that Hardy's artwork - perfected over 50 years of refinement - has worldwide appeal. His signature has emblazoned clothing worn by Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger and been seen on "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock". ED HARDY: TATTOO THE WORLD is a trip through the phantasmagorical mind of this visionary artist, his phenomenal rise to cult icon and the evolution of his vibrant personal art. 2000 Dragon Scroll additional interviews more tattoos and artwork. Actors Ed Hardy Director Emiko Omori Certificate Exempt from classification Languages English Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes (approx)
Documentary directed by Emiko Omori about tattoo artist Ed Hardy. Interested in tattoos from a young age, Ed went on to study at the San Francisco Art Institute which set him on the path to becoming one of the most iconic and instantly recognisable tattoo artists of his age. Chronicling his rise to the cult status he holds today and exploring his influence on the many who would come after him, the film features interview footage with the artist and gives an insight into a man who realised his childhood dream.
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