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Be the first to see the brand new tattoo exhibition, “Deeper than Skin” on Thursday night
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Celebrate “Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin,” the first museum retrospective of the renowned tattoo artist, and local legend, Ed Hardy.

The opening night celebration in collaboration with Juxtapoz Magazine features a DJ set by Chances with Wolves, and a specialty cocktail featuring Sailor Jerry Rum concocted by San Francisco’s own Trick Dog Bar, and the opportunity to share your own tattoo testimonials.

Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin Public Opening
Thursday, July 11, 2019 | 7:30-10pm
de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., SF
Free with RSVP

Doors open promptly at 7:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Entry is granted on a first-come first-served basis. RSVP does not guarantee admission if the event reaches capacity.

About the Exhibition You know Ed Hardy—now go deeper. Discover how Hardy’s work—from old-school tattoo and SoCal surf culture to iconic Sailor Jerry flash—has helped revolutionize tattoo from its “outsider” status to the popular form of expression it is today. See it all in Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin at the de Young museum.

Image credits:

  • Main Image: Don Ed Hardy, “Future Plans” (detail), 1967. Etching, 11 13/16 x 9 1/4 in. (30 x 23.5 cm). Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of the artist, 2017.46.56. © Don Ed Hardy
  • Flyer: Don Ed Hardy, El Tigre, (detail), 2009. Acrylic on digital print, 16 x 13 1/8 in. (40.6 x 33.3 cm). Collection of the artist. © 2019 Don Ed Hardy