Botanical Tattoo Exhibit
April 4 – July 12

Botanical Tattoo is where nature meets needle—an electrifying celebration of plant life and the art of tattooing. From delicate wildflowers and timeless roses to lush ferns and vibrant tropical blooms, botanical imagery has shaped tattoo traditions across cultures and centuries.

This unique exhibit features striking photographs of botanically inspired tattoos alongside bold floral flash designs by talented local artists. Each piece reveals how flowers and foliage have become powerful symbols of love, resilience, remembrance, and identity. Botanical Tattoo invites you to experience the beauty of the botanical world reimagined on skin and learn how plants serve as enduring marks of human expression.

The exhibition has concluded on July 12.

About the Artists

New England Botanic Garden would like to thank the tattoo studios and artists, photographers, and individuals who collaborated on this exhibit, by sharing their art.

Emily Acorace photographer and co-owner, Acorace Creative

Zafera Kambouris, tattoo artist and owner, North Moon Tattoo

Sam Minter, tattoo artist and owner, Heart in Hand Tattoo

Sam Quest, tattoo artist and co-owner, Frog & Fern Tattoo

Vaprol, tattoo artist, Ink About It Tattoo

Lady Lazarus, tattoo artist, Night Beetle

Sogdiana Kashaeva, tattoo artist, Ink About It

Aylee Delenn, tattoo artist, Acorn Tattoo

Luke Therein, tattoo artist, Blvck Rose Tattoo

Cindy Burmeister, tattoo artist, Tattoo Faction

Jack Casavoy, tattoo artist, North Steet Tattoo

Joe Peterson, tattoo artist and owner, Zaza Ink

Thomas, tattoo artist, Red House Irons

Nooy, independent tattoo artist

Taylor, tattoo artist, North Moon Tattoo

Toula, tattoo artist, North Moon Tattoo

Stevie Randallyn, tattoo artist, Lonely Hand Tattoo

Blyth Campbell, tattoo artist, Nuclear Tattoo

FAQs

Botanical Tattoo will be on display at New England Botanic Garden in the Milton Gallery from April 4 through July 12. You can view the exhibit during general admission hours, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. In addition, the Garden will be open until 9pm on Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning June 17. This exhibit is included with general admission. Click here to reserve.   

Botanical Tattoo features colorful photographs of botanically inspired tattoos and photographs of the tattooing process – from sketch to skin. Floral flash sheets designed by local tattoo artists will also be on display. In addition, visitors can learn about the botanic symbolism and history of tattooing through interpretive panels.  

Botanical Tattoo features a variety of plants including orchids, ferns, roses, willow, and wildflowers. 

Yes! Botanical Tattoo features photographs of tattoos on bodies. All photographs are of arms, legs, shoulders, and backs and are appropriate for a family audience.  

No. However, some photographs show the process of getting a tattoo from sketch to skin, which includes the use of a tattoo machine.  

The artists featured in the exhibit are based in New England and beyond. See the About the Artists section to learn more about the artists and the shops they represent.

Unfortunately, the beautiful flash sheets that are featured are not for sale. Visit our Garden Shop for tattoo inspired merchandise including custom tee shirts, tote bags, and stickers designed by tattoo artist Zafera Kambouris, owner of North Moon Tattoo.  

All the artists featured in this exhibit are actively tattooing and accepting new clients. Click the links in the About the Artist section to view their Instagram and learn more about how to book an appointment.  

Botanical Tattoo Weekend is a weekend-long event consisting of all things art and ink. About 20 tattoo artists will be offering their own 2–5-inch pre-drawn flash tattoo designs inspired by plants and florals, in addition to pre-booked appointments for custom designs. Visitors will have the opportunity to get inked within the picturesque setting of our subtropical conservatories, or watch the process unfold in real time. 

Catch our featured celebrity artists while they tattoo custom pre-booked designs among the blooms or join them to hear about their inspiration and industry experience through scheduled artist talks. Enjoy a curated artisan market, live music performances, our beer garden, temporary ink options for all ages, and more. Click here for more details.