Welcome to Think Before You Ink, a new series where we show the worst of the worst when it comes to tattoos based off of famous works of art. We’re here to remind you that art is to be created, not replicated–especially if it will forever be on your body.
This week we start with a classic: Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, housed at the MOMA in New York.
Starry night is a beautiful and easily recognizable painting, so obviously everyone who is cool and original and so down for giant mistakes tattoos wants to get one! Here are some people who shouldn’t have.
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Let’s jump right in. I thought I would start with one that’s guaranteed to give you nightmares. You’re welcome!
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First of all, I just can’t get behind the concept of this tattoo. Second of all, this is Starry Night if Van Gogh ran out of paint and only had a pack of Crayola markers.
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Dr. Who told you this was a good idea?
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Van Gogh painted these two pieces separately for a reason.
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1. See above
2. Why is there snot coming out of Van Gogh’s eye? Somebody get the man a tissue… and a doctor.
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That’s it for this week folks, and remember: leave the masterpieces to the masters.
by Maya
Contributor