The term “Chicano” refers to Americans of Mexican descent, and while there are Chicano communities in every state, the origins of the tattoo style...

In Chicano tattoo, the concept of smile now cry later is used to represent the need to hide weakness from enemies on the street and informs many of...

The female clown, or payasa in Spanish, is a common element in Chicano tattoos that grew out of the street philosophy of “smile now, cry later.” Ad...

The comedy and tragedy symbol dates back to Greek Mythology and is a central representation of the creative arts, including theatre, film, and tele...