Tattooed & Tenacious: Inked Women in California History

Explore the rich and surprising history of women and tattoos in California at CIMM’s newest exhibit. While many may think of tattoos as a recent trend, inked women have a long history in California. From the working-class Tattooed Ladies who performed in circus sideshows to the upper-class inked women who helped popularize the tattoo craze; visitors will discover the largely unknown history of women and tattoos through photographs, personal histories, and artifacts. 

The exhibit will also feature artworks from contemporary women tattoo artists from Ventura County, juxtaposing tattooing of the past with the inked women of today.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.