This publication is a record of a moment at Makan art space, in Jabal Al-Weibdeh, in Amman in the autumn of 2015. Responding to a call, tattooed people walked into the space where their tattoos were photographed, and the attached stories recorded. It was a beautiful day, buzzing with intimacy and courage. During that time, it felt like younger people were “going back” to getting tattoos, discreetly, carefully and daringly. With pain and blood, their stories were being recorded, identities affirmed, love announced. In every tattoo lies a story and, in the stories lives a history. The tale continues to be told, of a place, a time, a people. We choose beginnings and endings, yet the tale is cyclical, continuous, and if we were lucky, we may be taken in.
You can find the Washem Makan publication in the following public libraries
Jordan: Darat Al Funun, Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Fann Wa Chai, Eyen Design, Darkroom Amman, lesseramman library – mmag, 7iber, El Harf House
Egypt: Contemporary Image Collective (CIC)
The Netherlands: de Appel – Amsterdam
Germany: Khan Al Janub – Berlin
and in the libraries of common friends
