Maltese Tattoo Artist Turns Dom Mintoff Into A Work Of Art

Maltese tattoo artist Jake Falzon has shared one of his latest creations, featuring a colourful portrait of former Labour Party leader and Prime Minister Dom Mintoff.

The tattoo depicts Mintoff smiling in his recognisable glasses, wearing a suit and tie with a pair of bright red boxing gloves, surrounded by traditional tattoo-style leaves and a red Maltese cross.

While tattoos today often feature personal memories, meaningful symbols or favourite celebrities, political tattoos have also formed part of Malta's culture over the years.

In the past, some passionate political supporters would even get party symbols, slogans or portraits of political figures permanently inked onto their bodies as an expression of loyalty.

And Dom Mintoff remains one of the most recognisable figures in Malta's political history.

Known as Il-Perit, Mintoff served as Prime Minister between 1955 and 1958, and again from 1971 to 1984.

His time in office saw significant changes to Malta's social welfare system, housing policies and international relations. He also played a central role during major milestones in Malta's history, including the establishment of the republic in 1974 and the departure of British military forces in 1979.

However, his years in politics were also marked by intense political rivalry, controversy and divisions that continue to form part of discussions about his legacy.

More than a decade after his death in 2012, Mintoff remains a figure remembered differently across Maltese society.

And this latest tattoo is another example of how Malta's political history continues to find its way into modern culture.

Would you ever get a Maltese political figure tattooed on your body?

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Source: jakefalzon.tattoo