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Recordiad sain / Audio recording:Morgan Charles
Morgan, Charles
(Interviewer)
Ennio, Gallone
(Interviewer)
Oral history interview conducted as part of a project exploring the legacy of pioneering tattoo artist Jessie Knight and her influence on the tattoo community in Wales today.This interview discusses how Morgan started tattooing and how he co-founded Frontier Tattoo Parlour, Cardiff. He also talks about the history and meanings behind traditional Japanese tattoos and his practice in the art. He shares his beliefs on respectful tattooing and the how symbols can have multiple meanings, and that these can change over time.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2026.66.18
Historical Associations
Association Type: Locality of the evidence
Date: 09/03/2026
Place: Caerdydd | Cardiff
Creation/Production
Morgan is a traditional tattoo artist working in Frontier Tattoo Parlour, Cardiff. He is a co-founder and co-owner of the studio and specialises in Japanese traditional style.
Role: Interviewee
Role: Interviewer
Place: Caerdydd | Cardiff
Period: 09/03/2026
Acquisition
Made-in-House
Measurements
duration:01.02.39
Location
In store
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