This category is for decorative body modifications of all kinds, such as tattooing, body piercing, body painting, traditional Indian mehndi (painted henna designs on the hands and feet) and decorative scarification and branding. Some sites may also discuss other temporary forms of body decoration such as extreme hair colors and irregular suntans.
Bodyart covers a span from pure decoration to a deeply religious ritual rite of passage, from the modern fashion statement to a spiritual return to the thought patterns of our more primitive ancestors.
Biography of Fakir Musafar, father of the modern primitive movement. BodyPlay magazine previews, sales, and article index. Information on intensive piercing and branding courses. http://www.bodyplay.com/
Featuring background information on artist Keith Alexander, client experience section, and contact information. Also contains detailed information on branding, scarification, and piercing; including aftercare and safety sections. http://www.modernamerican.com/
Concentrates largely on tattoo and piercing images, but also includes fine art and alternative imagery. Home pages are available, and space is available for people and groups with original images and artwork. http://www.bodyart.com
Thumbnail gallery featuring artwork from Irene Ellis, Vicki Irvine, Best Foot Forward and various others. Also features links to the artists home pages. http://www.nailartgallery.com/
Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. Contains historical information regarding tattooing, scarification, and body painting. Exhibit highlights, photo gallery, and a virtual tour. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/bodyart/
Pictures, interviews, books, a chat forum, top 100 links list, and information covering equipment and body jewelry as well as links to merchandise. http://www.angelfire.com/darkside/tattoos0/
Forum for the promotion of ultra violet artwork. Contains image galleries, upcoming event details, and submission instructions. http://blacklightkabuki1.tripod.com/
Information on specialty theme trips pertaining to adorning the human body. Photographs of past excursions, information on upcoming events, and contact information. http://www.jeannies-specialtytours.com/
An overview of the artists work and experience in various forms of body modification. Piercing, scarification, extreme modifications, and pearling. Also contains a newsboard. http://www.byblair.com/
Articles and information regarding piercing, tattooing, scarification, as well as surgical and nonsurgical modifications. Also features links, image galleries, interviews, and personal experience articles. http://www.bmeworld.com/mm/
Offers tips and links related to the art of putting different designs, emblems, paint, and jewelry on the body. Also includes links to other bodyart related resources on the Internet. http://www.bodyart-tips.com/
Information on the First UK International Tattoo and Body Piercing Conference and Convention, as well as details and dates pertaining to this yearly event. Listing of artists, vendors, and exhibitors attending. Application forms, contact information, se http://www.tattoo-2001.com/
A guide to the safe application of piercings, tattoos, and other modifications. Also includes membership information, charter, agenda, and history. http://www.bme.freeq.com/caba/index.html
Insurance company offering services to tattoo and piercing artists and studios. Available in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Contains contact and company information. http://www.beauty2000.org/
