Welcome to the opening of the exhibition Tattoo – Stories in Ink from the Mediterranean.
For thousands of years, people in different cultures have tattooed themselves, and today Swedes are among the most tattooed people in the world. The Mediterranean Museum's new exhibition Tattoo - Stories in Ink from the Mediterranean depicts the long, diverse history of the art of tattooing. It follows the journey of ink from ancient rituals to today's personalised expressions.
The opening starts with speeches by Britta Söderqvist, director of the National Museums of World Culture, Rasha Shaaban, project leader of the exhibition in Sweden, Guido Guerzoni, curator and Paola Cappitelli, 24 Ore Cultura Milan. DJ Mamdouh313 will be playing an eclectic mix from The mediterranean, just like this exhibition's theme.
Tattoo – Stories in Ink from the Mediterranean will be open the whole evening and there will be opportunity to meet and greet with Rasha Shaaban, Guido Guerzoni, Paola Cappitelli, as well as some of the tattooed models in the exhibition.
Restaurant Bagdad Café will be open the whole evening.
Mamdouh313 has been a significant figure in Gothenburg’s arts and music scenes since relocating to Sweden in 2017. Known for his DJ-ing and commitment to fostering diversity in the cultural scene, Mamdouh313 has organized events and booked artists from across the EU, while also performing in numerous cities throughout the region and beyond. For this evening, he will be playing an eclectic mix from The mediterranean, just like this exhibition's theme.
The annual pass costs SEK 200 and is valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. The annual pass is valid for the Museum of Ethnography and the Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm. Another option is an Annual Pass Support for SEK 350, valid for 365 days from the date of purchase, which also gives you entry to the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg
Among other things, the annual pass gives you discounted prices on several events and family activites
The National Museums of World Culture also include the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, which is currently closed for renovation and will reopen in 2026.