Virtual artist talk – Dion Kaszas Body Language, Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest

The Musée Héritage Museum of St. Albert is hosting the first of a three part virtual speaker series inspired by “Body Language: Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest”.

Featuring the artwork of five Indigenous tattoo artists, it is the first museum exhibition to fully explore the rich history and artistry of Indigenous tattooing, piercing and personal adornment on the Northwest Coast.

The first will be held on Saturday, February 13 at 2pm, featuring Guest Curator Dion Kaszas. He is a Hungarian, Métis, and Nlaka’pamux tattoo artist, painter and cultural tattoo practitioner. Kaszas has been working on reviving Indigenous tattooing since 2012.

Kaszas has been working on reviving Indigenous tattooing since 2012. He will be speaking about his journey with tattooing and the creation of the Body Language exhibition.