"Ed Hardy: TATTOO THE WORLD" - Film by Emiko Omori

             Emiko Omori, Producer & Director

Emiko Omori's documentary film, "Ed Hardy: TATTOO THE WORLD", about the life and work of Don Ed Hardy was recently released on DVD and we wanted to share it with you. 

Information about the filmmaker:

Omori began her career as a filmmaker and cinematographer in 1968.  Her first job was as camerawoman/editor on the KQED program, Newsroom.  She left KQED in 1972 and, since then, has freelanced as a cinematographer on many award-winning films and traveled extensively with her work in addition to producing her own films.

Director’s statement:

“My friendship with Don Ed Hardy began in 1974 when I got my first tattoo from him and here we are, 36 years later.  It was time to update a film I made on him in 1980 called “Tattoo City.”  It was time to get it done while we still had our memories, our hair, our teeth, and our sense of humor.  To be perfectly honest it was an excuse to explore the unique mind of this phenomenal artist.  Like getting a tattoo, it was a true collaboration.  He allowed me into his most private space – his painting studio -opened his archives and access to all of his works.  Now in our sixties, we’re two artists surprised and delighted to still be friends and still doing our art.”


For more information about Emmy-winning Emiko Omori, check out this link.

For more information about Don Ed Hardy here are some links to check out:
Interview with Don Ed Hardy
Spark Segment: Don Ed Hardy
SFAI presents the documentary "Ed Hardy: Tattoo the World"


And here is a link to Buy the Movie!  We hope you enjoy!