06/15/2025
Tattooing Joins the Fine Arts Curriculum at โจ
Weโre beyond proud of painter, tattoo artist, and now RISD professor for leading the charge in tattoo history by introducing the first-ever tattoo course at the Rhode Island School of Design.
This is more than just a personal milestone , itโs a monumental win for the entire tattoo industry. By securing tattooing a place in RISDโs academic curriculum, Adam is helping bridge the gap between traditional fine art and tattoo culture proving that tattooing is not a trend, but one of the oldest, most respected forms of human expression.
This course is opening the doors for young artists to learn the craft in a professional, artistic environment, to understand that tattooing is technique, discipline, storytelling, and yes โฆfine art.
Weโve always believed tattoo artists deserve a seat at the table in the mainstream art world and this is exactly what that looks like.
๐ฅ Letโs celebrate this groundbreaking moment for tattoo culture, art education, and future generations of talent.