Tattoo Artist Emmanuel Uchenna Item Inspires Africans to Proudly Wear Their Heritage on Their Skin
Body art transcends mere aesthetics; it has long served as a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural identity, and community belonging across civilizations. For Emmanuel Uchenna...
Body art transcends mere aesthetics; it has long served as a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural identity, and community belonging across civilizations. For Emmanuel Uchenna Item, a 30-year-old tattoo artist of Austrian-Nigerian descent, tattoos represent a unique bridge between diverse worlds. His creations are deeply influenced by West African traditions, especially the ancient scripts of...