Only a few decades ago, in the developed countries of the West, tattoos were a relatively uncommon sight, and were generally associated with marginalised groups: soldiers, sailors, gangs and criminals. Since the 1980s, tattoos have become a mainstream form of bodily adornment for the young and socially edgy. This tattooing renaissance has both driven and been influenced by an increased interest in ... (read more)
Kate Darian-Smith
Kate Darian-Smith is an Australian historian, currently serving as Executive Dean and Pro-Vice Chancellor, College of Arts, Law and Education at the University of Tasmania. Among her work, she has co-edited Stirring Australian Speeches (2004), and Child’s Play: Dorothy Howard and the Folklore of Australian Children (2005).