GRIET VAN MALDEREN
YAKUZA’S TATOO
FROM MARCH 7th TO JUNE 7th 2024
2023 年春、東京。
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They are nicknamed the Gentlemen of Crime! And yet, without faith, the Yakuza have no other law than to execute the dirty work perfectly on order from their boss.
I had been waiting for contact, a sign, a call for months to photograph them. Time was passing... My trip to Japan was coming to an end. And finally, that afternoon, almost unexpectedly, four of them indirectly let me know that they were waiting for me in their favorite tattoo salon in Tokyo.
In movies, their appearances usually send shivers down the spine. But that day, no black suits, mirrored sunglasses, or handguns! At most, they had in common not letting a single millimeter of tattooed skin show. They were covered from the tips of their shoes to the collars of their shirts. Being a Yakuza requires the utmost discretion! And so it was in this salon, a tiny place, with its storefront opaque, turned into a sauna, that they posed one by one - the other three keeping watch outside. Silently, without modesty, with precision, obedience, and pride. Let them be thanked for it!
I titled my first book; Wild Souls. Perhaps the wild beasts and the Yakuza share this term.
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Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
40 x 70 cm
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TATOO - 01
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
40 x 70 cm
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TATOO - 02
TATOO - 03
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
50 x 60 cm
Oni are demons or malevolent spirits in Japanese mythology. They are sometimes tattooed to symbolize brute strength and the ability to repel enemies.
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TATOO - 04
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
50 x 75 cm
The serpent is a symbol rich in meanings, representing both positive and negative concepts such as protection, transformation, wisdom, and danger.
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TATOO - 05
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
40 x 49 cm
Samurais represent honor, courage, and loyalty. They are often chosen as motifs to emphasize martial and warrior values.
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TATOO - 06
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
40 x 49 cm
Oni are demons or malevolent spirits in Japanese mythology. They are sometimes tattooed to symbolize brute strength and the ability to repel enemies.
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TATOO - 07
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
105 x 155 cm
Dragons are symbols of power, strength, and protection. They often represent high status and leadership within the clan.
Oni are demons or malevolent spirits in Japanese mythology. They are sometimes tattooed to symbolize brute strength and the ability to repel enemies.
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The serpent is a symbol rich in meanings, representing both positive and negative concepts such as protection, transformation, wisdom, and danger
Oni are demons or malevolent spirits in Japanese mythology. They are sometimes tattooed to symbolize brute strength and the ability to repel enemies.
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TATOO - 08
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
45 x 60 cm
TATOO - 09
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
45 x 60 cm
TATOO - 10
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
65 x 105 cm
Koi carps are symbols of perseverance, determination, and success. They are often associated with the struggle to overcome obstacles.
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TATOO - 11
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
120 x 120 cm
Oni are demons or malevolent spirits in Japanese mythology. They are sometimes tattooed to symbolize brute strength and the ability to repel enemies.
The serpent is a symbol rich in meanings, representing both positive and negative concepts such as protection, transformation, wisdom, and danger.
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TATOO - 12
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
65 x 105 cm
Oni are demons or malevolent spirits in Japanese mythology. They are sometimes tattooed to symbolize brute strength and the ability to repel enemies.
The serpent is a symbol rich in meanings, representing both positive and negative concepts such as protection, transformation, wisdom, and danger.
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TATOO - 13
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
70 x 93 cm
Oni are demons or malevolent spirits in Japanese mythology. They are sometimes tattooed to symbolize brute strength and the ability to repel enemies.
The serpent is a symbol rich in meanings, representing both positive and negative concepts such as protection, transformation, wisdom, and danger.
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TATOO - 14
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
70 x 93 cm
Koi carps are symbols of perseverance, determination, and success. They are often associated with the struggle to overcome obstacles.
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TATOO - 15
Tokyo, Japan - May 2023
70 x 93 cm
Samurais represent honor, courage, and loyalty. They are often chosen as motifs to emphasize martial and warrior values.
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PRICE LIST
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Page 3 TATOO - 01 3.100€ ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP Page 4 TATOO - 02 3.100€ ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP Page 5 TATOO - 03 4.900 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
6 TATOO - 04 5.200 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
7 TATOO - 05 3.100€ ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP Page 8 TATOO - 06 3.100€ ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP Page 9 TATOO - 07 9.500 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
10 TATTOO - 08 3.200€ ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
10 TATOO - 09 3.200€ ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
11 TATOO - 10 8.900 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
12 TATOO - 11 6.500 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
13 TATOO - 12 6.500 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP Page 14 TATOO - 13 5.500 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
15 TATOO - 14 5.500 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
16 TATOO - 15 4.900 € ttc - Edition of 8 + 2AP
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FRAMED CHROMALUX
58 x 68 cm - 2.400 € + taxes
90 x 135 cm - 6.700 € + taxes
120 x 180 cm - 11.000 € + taxes
80 x 80 cm - 3.800 € + taxes
120 x 120 cm - 8.900 € + taxes
PRICE LIST
FRAMED CLASSIC PRINT
58 x 68 cm -4.800 € + taxes
90 x 135 cm - 8.400 € + taxes
120 x 180 cm - 14.800 € + taxes
80 x 80 cm - 4.800 € + taxes
120 x 120 cm - 11.500 € + taxes
FRAMED PLATINUM PRINT
NOTFRAMEDCLASSICPRINT
58 x 68 cm -2.400 € + taxes
90 x 135 cm - 4.200 € + taxes
120 x 180 cm - 7.400 € + taxes
80 x 80 cm - 2.800 € + taxes
120 x 120 cm -5.750 € + taxes
58 x 68 cm - 5.000 € + taxes
80 x 80 cm - 8.000 € + taxes
76 x 112 cm - 10.800 € + taxes
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*prices may vary according to our suppliers’ prices
Tokyo,Japan - May2023
DRYLOCK- Fitness Room, www.drylock.be
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