Tatau: Samoan Tattoo, New Zealand Art, Global Culture, Sean Mallon, Nicholas Thomas and Peter Brunt, Photographs By Mark Adams (2023)

Key Points

• The review aims to explore the intersection of Samoan tattooing, New Zealand art, and global cultural dynamics.
• Literary review of 'Tatau: Samoan Tattoo, New Zealand Art, Global Culture' by Sean Mallon et al.
• Analysis of photographs by Mark Adams included in the book.
• Examination of cultural narrative and artistic representations.
• The book provides a comprehensive overview of Samoan tattoo traditions.
• It discusses the influence of these traditions on New Zealand art.
• Photographic documentation enriches the understanding of cultural significance.