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Lady Gaga's Tattoos: A Living Diary of Her Life
7 Jun
Summary
- Gaga's tattoos are placed mostly on her left side as a nod to her father.
- A German quote about writing on her arm honors her aunt and poet Rilke.
- A survivor-designed symbol on her skin shows solidarity with assault victims.
Lady Gaga's body is a canvas chronicling her life's journey, with nearly all her tattoos situated on the left side of her body. This placement adheres to a promise made to her father, allowing her right side to remain "slightly normal." She humorously refers to her left side as her "Iggy Pop side" and her right as her "Marilyn Monroe side," reflecting her artistic versatility.
Her first tattoo, a treble clef inked at 17, was later covered by rose bushes designed by Kat Von D. The rose motif continues with a "la vie en rose" tattoo, a nod to her 'A Star Is Born' character.
On her left arm, a German quote from Rainer Maria Rilke's 'Letters to a Young Poet' questions the necessity of writing, placed below the date 12/18/1974, honoring her late Aunt Joanne.
Other meaningful tattoos include "Dad" on her shoulder, commemorating her father's heart surgery, and a fire rose unity symbol designed by a sexual assault survivor. This symbol, adopted by survivors and Gaga, signifies strength and solidarity.
Her ink also includes "Tokyo Love" from artist Noriyoshi Araki, a monster paw tribute to her "Little Monsters" fans, a peace sign honoring John Lennon, and a portrait of David Bowie.
