STATE OF GRACE 20 - curated by Taki Kitamura - September 10, 2022
State of Grace Tattoo was founded by Taki “Ryudaibori” Kitamura in September of 2002. Originally located on Berryessa Road, Taki moved the shop to the San Jose Japantown neighborhood in 2009. With the support of the Dobashi Family, State of Grace reopened the second floor of the historic Shanghai Building. While definitely seen as a home of traditional Japanese tattooing, including two resident artists straight from Japan, the diverse staff strives to offer an authentic experience for the discerning collector.
In addition to a full time tattoo schedule, the shop has been involved in publishing, museum exhibitions, lectures, art shows, murals and Horitomo’s lifestyle brand: Monmon Cats
The State of Grace 20 year anniversary features a line up of legendary artists from around the world representing work that celebrates their craftsmanship.
If you are interested in purchasing artwork, please contact us at info@empiresevenstudios.com.
