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February 13, 2013
Mike Bataky
1/125th at F4.5, ISO 3200 (32mm).
Make sure to read this interview with longtime tattoo artist and East Village resident Mike Bataky, who ran an illegal tattoo shop out of his Bowery loft from 1976 to 1997, and then opened his tattoo shop on 1st street and 1st avenue after the city finally lifted its 30 year ban on tattooing.
Karen
says:
February 13, 2013 16:54
James, I read this on EVG this morning. Great piece. He's definitely seen a few things! I really like the out and about pieces on EVG.
Angela Wiebe
says:
February 13, 2013 22:13
great picture and thanks for the link. what an interesting story. I had no idea there was a ban on tattooing at one point.
James Maher
says:
February 14, 2013 12:37
Thanks Karen, Angela! Yeah Mike is a trip. I had no idea either Angela.
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