Sydney Tattoo History - Part One by Rhys Gordon

Explore the icons and heritage of Sydney through the lens of tattooing as Sydney Tattooist Rhys Gordon (@rhysgordon) takes us through the colourful history of the 1980s-1990s Sydney Tattoo scene and establishment.
Walking us through his sold out history publication, Australian Tattoo History - Edition 1, Rhys covers many of Sydney and Australia's tattoo giants who shaped the landscape we see today such as Greg Ardron, Alex and Max Chater, Bev Nicholas, Big Pete, Bob Wood, Nick & Pete Tiliakos, Brett & Tony Cohen, Wally Hammond and more.
Featuring tonnes of pictures and flash this is a unique insight into Australia's tattoo history.
Trigger warning - this presentation contains historic tattoo images that may be considered offensive to some and viewer discretion is advised.
This was a rare and unique seminar from one of Australia's great contributors and we are really happy to have it recorded to share with you.
Recorded at the Sydney Town Hall in August 2023 for the Sydney Tattoo Convention.

[@skatedd2451]

Love that history

[@patchgame6794]

Great talk man. Love hearing about these iconic tattooist

[@patchgame6794]

Great talk man. Love hearing about these icons

[@stevegibbons4639]

Hey Rhys. Really enjoyed the presentation. You probably don't remember me. Years back I brought a motor bike in for you and your crew from the USA. More important. I grew up in Picnic Point in the late 50's My dad had a mate that was a tattooist at E Hills. No points for guessing who. Classic was that my dad wanted the outline of a boxer. They both had a connection to boxing and possibly Erskinville Days or drinking at the local I'm not sure. ..... the funniest thing was they only got as far as the front leg and realized the full tattoo would end up around behind dad's arm! So, dad said F that and stopped at just a leg!!!! He never was seen on the street without a long sleeve shirt from that day on. Hope you don't mind me sharing that piece of nostalgia.