Legislation proposed by the province today, November 23, will regulate and provide technical guidelines to tattoo artists and piercers. The Body Art Act would require establishments that offer body art services to meet standards for infection control and disease transmission. “Government recognizes the growing demand for body art services in the province, but we also […]
Carsten Knox
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Vintage glory
Every Canadian schoolboy and girl knows Canadian confederation took place on July 1, 1867. At that time, Halifax was a bustling port city. This was long before the bridges, but Samuel Cunard had already started a steamboat ferry service 30 years earlier between Halifax and Dartmouth to get people across the harbour. The main streets […]
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Tattoos of the Halifamous
Ryan Cook Musician Andre the Giant: When I was a kid I was enamored with the idea of him and big, larger-than-life people. And I’ve never seen someone with [a tattoo] like that. Arabic script: It says “In the name of Allah.” I went through this brief phase when I was 20—I embraced Islam for […]
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Brand new glory
Gottingen Street, once a booming retail district where Glubes Furniture was a star, might one day be again. Though it’s bound to look and feel different when it does, with new condos, the Plan B co-op store and just opened in August, NovaAfrican Designs & Artifacts. The shop is the inspiration of Shelly Muchayi (picture […]
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Holiday craft fairs
The Designer Craft Show Christmas 2011 November 18-20, Cunard Event Centre, Pier 23, 961 Marginal Road, 423-3837 Adults $7, weekend passes $9, students, seniors and groups of more than seven, discounts available November 18, 10am-9pm November 19, 9am-5pm November 20, 10am-5pm The Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council Designer Craft Show is the annual juried craft […]
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Mark Marshall: Meet the artist
Tattooing since 1981 What what was it that originally drew you to tattooing? I’ve always loved art and I have a family member who is a tattoo artist. It’s actually three generations. When you started in New York City in the early ‘80s, that was long before the current popularity of tattooing. What was it […]
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Gift ideas: For the musician
1 Snow-leopard print faux-fur coat $48, Lost & Found, 2383 Agricola Street, 446-5986 2 Alabama open-back banjo They start at around $250 for beginner’s models, but it’s the open-back edition that will really impress. $500, Halifax Folklore Centre, 1528 Brunswick Street, 423-7946 3 Maritime Conservatory cloth bag $4.95, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto […]
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10 things to think about before getting a tattoo
1. What it is A tattoo is a permanent disfigurement of your flesh. Sure, there are lasers to remove them now, but it takes a long time, is painful and costly. Do not enter into this lightly. And know that what’s cool now may not be cool later. 2. The philosophy If you have ink […]
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Gift ideas: For the Halifax hipster
1 Margeurite Necklace From Cheryl Doucette’s Kokopelligirl Etsy site, this necklace with glass flowers on a silver chain is just one of the many handmade creations available. $19 USD on the Kokopelligirl Etsy site, etsy.com/shop/kokopelligirl 2 Clutch Culture Zippered Pouch A rad local line with rad local accessories, consider this army green- and black-printed pouch, […]
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What’s the worst tattoo you’ve ever seen?
Ugh. That girl who got the Sidney Crosby tat and was in the Herald a few years ago. —-Chrissy Merrigan When I was getting one of my tattoos done I asked the artist the same question and he gave me his book of tattoos he’s done and one guy got a crying penis on his […]
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Derek Hill: Meet the artist
From Lower Sackville Tattooing since 2007 Trained with Scott Forbes, Oceanic Style I like doing a lot of different stuff. My favourite thing is when someone comes in with a cool idea and lets you do your own thing with it. Are you seeing any trends in tattooing these days? A lot of script. Everybody […]
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Gift ideas: For the outdoor enthusiast
1 Smartwool toe-sock micro Shoes and socks with toes are all the rage right now. $20, Trail Shop, 6210 Quinpool Road, 423-8736 2 Wonka Snowshoes Wow, snowshoes have changes a lot. Remember when they used to look like tennis racquets strapped to your feet? $119 (last year’s model), TAO Adventure Outfitters, 5187 Salter Street, 481-9826 […]