RIP Thom Devita

[Petri Aspvik]

Today I learned one of the greats has passed. RIP Thom Devita.

 

 

[Petri Aspvik]

Watch Vice documentary about Thom if you haven't.

 

 

[Gingerninja]

I met him last year...his contributions were game changers. Hopefully, Stan recovers soon, too. <3

[Dan]

6 hours ago, Petri Aspvik said:

Watch Vice documentary about Thom if you haven't.

 

 

I saw that show,pretty interesting.

[scottyg]

Real OG. RIP.

[SStu]

a true innovator and champion. Cheers. 

[bongsau]

The last tattoo i received, my tattooist and I were talking about Thom Devita and with every decision making for that particular tattoo we would laugh and ask out loud "what would Thom Devita do ?". He definately left a mark on the tattoo underground and subculture and will be remembered with greatness RIP

[el twe]

So sad to hear of his passing, but the man seemed to have led a great life.  His Tattoo Age episodes are responsible for really hooking me into the history of tattoos and art in general.  I'd love to wear a piece of his flash some day...

[suburbanxcore]

The Tattoo Age is obviously an incredible little doc, and getting to see one of the art shows he did at Kings Avenue a few years back was truly a pleasure. This was sad news to hear.

[el twe]

For those interested, Scott Harrison's "Thom DeVita's Customer" podcast/story is now available on LP: https://shopreaper.com/products/thom-devitas-customer-lp-by-scott-harrisson

And the NY Times published a nice obituary to Thom (although seeing the word 'inked' in the first sentence made me cringe):https://shopreaper.com/products/thom-devitas-customer-lp-by-scott-harrisson

Scott is quoted in the obit, referred to as a "tattoo artist and one of Mr. DeVita's customers" which brought a smile to my face.  I can only imagine that was a conscious choice by Scott, but if it's purely coincidental then we know Thom is still pulling some strings with the universe.