The Sartorialist

Wow! I would love to know what those tattoos mean.

This is, quite simply, the most beautiful picture I’ve seen here yet. This is living proof of lifestyle and self worn on the skin. ‘Tattoo’ is a pale word for what he wears on his face!

what does his face say?

Very nice face. I’m so proud to say that I’m parisian cause of the obvious diversity of culture which finds its voice in fashion too. Woupwoup !!

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Hmm… I wonder where he is from? That has a lot to do with what is written on his face I am sure. If it were zoomed in a little I could make out some of the words. The cross on his right ear signifies something too. Interesting picture in that it is both beautiful yet mysterious for any viewer.

Amazing one!

Not a fan of tattoos on the face but this is just beautiful! There’s some sense of pride and pain in his eyes…

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Iwarra

I may not know
the meaning of the ink on his face,
but I can feel them
by the look in his eyes.

crazy shot… really interesting!

Facial tattoos with curative purpose is quite common in Iraq, it is however more frequently used by women.

Great emotions in the picture!

Fake tatoos on the face? Don’t really like it!

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Wow.

Kate

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This is such a beautiful and powerful image. He has a such a soulful face – and those penetrating eyes ! What is his story? What does the script on his face say? Can anyone offer a translation?

I like how the photo is completely centered on him. He is the only thing in focus and the background is just that, a background. There are so many people with tattoos, a lot of them of have poems are inspirational messages on them, but there is something a lot stronger about these tattoos, despite the fact they’re unreadable to me.

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heard of face tats referred to as, “job-stoppers”…
nonetheless, they are arresting.

The seemingly contrast of the tats and bling are so very intriguing.

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You don’t want to know what they mean…it’s more powerful without.

One of them is his astrological sign; another is a common Arabic expression similar to YOLO.

I love everything about this photo!

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Deuteronomy 11:18 Therefore shall ye lay up these words on your heart and your soul. Wear them as symbols on your hands and wear them also on your forehead as reminders.

Anyone else thinking of that particular passage, or just me?

The photo it’s speechless and his expression it’s more, love so much, and I want so badly know something about him, !!

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Those are some intense tattoos!
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It’s simply perfect! Speechless.

Wow!!! It looks amazing!!!

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Very strong!!!

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I must confess that I’m a bit afraid of this man… but the photo is really cool, you are an artist!
xoxo
M.

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Very powerful close-up. His eyes are so sad or full of wisdom, maybe both after experiencing life at such a young age.

A close look reveals the “tats” to be stuck on with clear tape. The eyes are much more interesting.

super cool photo!!

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This totally reminds me of Shirin Neshat’s Women of Allah series. A must to check out.
Here’s just one of those incredibly powerful images.
http://www.artitude.eu/immagini/pillole-di-arte/neshat1-2502112108172.jpg

This is striking, but also feels profoundly unsettling given the ethnic tensions in France.

I found this picture really interesting. When I first saw it, the symbols (which I thought resembled arabic signs) co-existed with the cross. But then I notice the ratio of the symbols to the cross and that leads my thinking in another direction. And then I realise that the picture has achieved its purpose through individual perception. It then takes shape into being a work of art, a portraiture of individuality being spoken through fashion. Very cool!

Words can’t even describe what a beautiful pic it is. Simple yet so powerful!

Disturbing.

Beatiful!!!

What a powerful photo. I wish I knew what his tattoos mean.

Doesnt look like permanent tattoos. Can see shading around the words which is typical of stick on tattoos..
Strong face that seems to be able to convey whatever message he wants to relay.

Such an amazing photo. He really has me captivated!

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they are stickers you can see the edges on his face, especially on the right cheek and throat

amazing!

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Arresting picture. I questioned in the beginning if it was a man or a woman. I suppose the answer is the obvious stubble of a beard. However, this young person is a Preacher of co-habitation in our society. I am grateful.

I too see the edges of the transfer material… but I think that any imagery worn on the face, temporary or permanent, is very striking & not done lightly. He looks beautiful. And I want to know what the words say and if & how they connect to the look in his eyes.

What entrances me about this photo is not just his tats (ok they are very striking)

but that he is so young and yet he looks so steely…like he has been through a lot.

Are that tattoos? I like tattoos but not on the face. I wonder what they mean
xo

glamDevils

this man is genius!

The tats are stickers but the focus should be on the intensity of the eyes.
Powerful photos and great find scott.

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so memorable and impressive!

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what a beautiful, beautiful picture!
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I wonder what those words mean…

this picture is amazing! I would like so much to know what those words mean.

Entrancingly powerful. One of your best shots, Scott. xx
MAIALA

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I’d like to know what those tattoos mean

Great idea to use the face as a billboard, assuming they’re just non-permanent…but if they’re tattoos? Well, that’s just stupid.

A different perspective for you. Fierce and somewhat disturbing… great capture!

SCOTT *

love that words, love that eyes

This photo speaks a thousand words. Thank you for sharing.

And this is where we see that what we wear is not simply what we wear. There is so much history in that face. Wishing for the millionth time that I could read Arabic.

Oh dear. Perhaps a Post-It would have worked better. Or a moleskine.

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stickers )-:

Has anyone identified the language this is in? It looks arabic if I am correct, someone let me know….

absolutely amazing! one of my fav photos ever!

One can read his face. Literally!
Greetings from Greece!

Wauw. All the tattoos that he has on his face.
What a amazing picture.

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He looks like a fanatic, which I don’t find appealing. The muslim women (above) found it frightening so heaven knows what the tatoos suggest.

War is not absurd if you fight for liberty and to survive a terrible foe.

You have blown me away with this one. Absolutely incredible.

I have been looking at this photo for three days now. It is amazing. For me, this image is so contemporary, but also holds an ancient Al-Andalus vibe. (In)tense, Squared! Your photography is Fashion based and Fine Art, at the same time. Tremendous work.

everyone wants to know what the tattoos mean..they seem permanent to me..and he’s a great subject for this great photo!

i consulted my friend about this photo. she confirmed that they are arabic characters. but since she could not understand the words, they could be parsi/persian (probably iranian or afghan). HTH.

I think it is odd (and a bit telling) that people are drawing conclusions about the young man’s intentions and significance without knowing what his facial markings are saying.

I hope this leads more young people to consider adhesively attached or otherwise removable “tattoos”! Powerful image- it obviously works for this guy-

those are stickers, and that ruins it for me.

Love it! Sensual. One of the best photos I’ve seen you capture yet. Lastly, how sad for those who have commented that they’re fearful. What a shame. Cowering in fear makes us miss out on some of the most interesting things in life. I wish more people were less fearful and more appreciative.

I assumed it was a removable ink, rather than a tattoo, which makes it more interesting to me. One of the more arresting photos.

Looking for attention are we?

If you look closely at his face you can see that they’re not actually tattoos, but transfers. As an example you can clearly see the mark over his right cheek created by cutting the words out from a sheet of paper.

Not taking anything away from him however, quite a striking image.

Amazingly strong photo. He looks sad.

uh…………………….made ya look!
That’s a good thing.

Can’t believe he tattooed his face…. Dedication to culture

Have you found someone to translate?

How powerful of an image. I think this begs the eternal question – is the life we live or the life we love? what if, perhaps, in its equinimity, it is BOTH. the life we….li(o)ve?

truly strong and magnificent in gusto AND rejoice!

mr. x