# Inked Retrospectives NY Adorned Tradition Narrates the Art & Culture of Tattoos By Matt Ho | Published 2011-04-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-adorned-tradition References: [slamxhype](http://slamxhype.com/art-design/ny-adorned-tradition-video/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/evandennis) Director Evan Dennis has directed an inspiring short video entitled NY Adorned Tradition, which will bring a new perspective to the [culture of tattooing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life). The beautifully shot NY Adorned Tradition black-and-white clip starts off by capturing the cityscape of the Big Apple. The audience is then taken to the shop of NY Adorned, showing the crew of NY Adorned putting some of the most impressive tattoos on their clients. As this happens, a voiceover narrates the meaning of tattoos, shedding new light on this often-misunderstood [artistic medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation). Those familiar with NY Adorned will know that the shop is extremely versatile in various [styles of tattooing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-marathon), whether traditional or modern. It’s good to see that Evan Dennis has captured the crew at work, offering a true insight into what they do. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tattoo Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new forms of tattoo expression and techniques. - **Narrative Tattooing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating tattoos that tell personal stories and convey deeper meanings. - **Artistic Medium:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blending tattooing with other art forms to create unique and innovative creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Studios:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating technology into the tattooing process to enhance precision and design capabilities. - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Hosting exhibitions featuring tattoo artists and showcasing the artistic value of tattoos. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with tattoo artists to create exclusive wearable art pieces and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Centric Networking Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-snipes.md) - [Hospitality-Focused Tattoo Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [AI Tattoo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-studio-ai.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Cheeky Tattoo Marathons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-marathon.md)