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‘The Evergreen’: Oregon’s tattoo culture is older than Oregon itself
‘The Evergreen’: Oregon’s tattoo culture is older than Oregon itself
‘The Evergreen’: Oregon’s tattoo culture is older than Oregon itself

Published on: 08/31/2026

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The story of tattoos is far older than the story of Oregon. The art form connects people with themselves and one another in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The history of tattoos dates back thousands of years. In the Northwest, people have been getting tattooed since long before Oregon even existed. Today, more tattooers are getting licensed to practice the craft in the state each year, and Oregon is a destination for people looking to get inked.

From Indigenous tattoo practices that survived colonization to sailor tattoos and Portland icon Bert Grimm, we learn the stories behind Oregon’s ink.

Learn more by watching OPB’s “Oregon Experience” documentary, “Tattoo People.”

Listen to all episodes of “The Evergreen” podcast here.

News Source : https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/31/tattoo-people-the-evergreen/

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