July - 7th January 2018 The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, the South of Cornwall, is showcase a tattoo exhibition throughout the year. The highly anticipated exhibition provides a ground-breaking history of tattooing and features cutting edge designers, academics and collectors. This display tells a story which challenges long-standing myths and pre-conceptions about tattooing, whilst celebrating the heritage of tattooing as an art form. July - 23rd September 2017 Another popular exhibition is the A Certain Kind of Light exhibition at The Exchange on Princess Street, this major event showcases how artists respond to light, its transience and effect.