LANDING AFTER HOURS: THE HISTORY OF BODY ART IN MISSOURI

Since ancient times, humans have been expressing themselves through body art. From body paint with clays and natural dyes, to permanent ink tattoos, to the process of scarification, body art is a practice that has continued and grow. Join Carrie Hammond, chief interpreter for the Missouri State Museum, to learn about the methods, reasons behind, and future of one of the most significant forms of self-expression. She’ll include an introduction to Missouri’s first tattoo shop, which is still in operation.