Press & Media – Interviews, Features, and Collaborations

PRESS & MEDIA - INTERVIEWS, FEATURES AND COLLABORATIONS

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Stories of Polynesian Tattoo Art, Culture and Identity

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Manu Kelley is one of Europe's leading experts in traditional Polynesian tattooing.
She has been featured in the ARTE documentary "Tattoos - Rätsel der Südsee" and regularly gives talks and live demonstrations at cultural institutions. 
Manu is available for interviews, documentaries, podcasts, and exhibitions about Polynesian culture, body art, and the meaning behind these traditions.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Featured on ARTE (2025) - "Tattoos: Rätsel der Südsee"
- Over 20 years of experience in Polynesian tattooing
- Spiritually adopted into Samoan and Marquesan communities
- Guest speaker at museums and exhibitions
- Studio: Manu Tattoo, Vilseck (Germany)

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TOPICS
- Polynesian tattoo history and meaning
- Cultural heritage and respect vs. appropriation
- Freehand tattooing techniques
- Oceanic art and identity in modern Europe
- Her personal journey and role in preserving traditions

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DOWNLOADS
- High-resolution press photos (available on request)
- Bio / Fact Sheet PDF (available on request)

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CONTACT
For interviews, collaborations, and media requests:
Email: info@manutattoo.de
Studio Website: www.manutattoo.de

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PAST MEDIA
- ARTE Documentary: "Tattoos - Rätsel der Südsee"
- Guest speaker at Museum für Thüringer Volkskunde: Polynesian Tattoo Exhibition
- Featured in TätowierMagazin (5-part series)

- WDR5 Radio interview

- ONETZ Reportage