
Tattoo event
Mauritshuis
This year on December 10 (International Human Rights Day) the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is marking its 72th anniversary. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, issued by the United Nations and born out of the horrors of the Second World War, remains a common endeavor for humanity to this day. On December 12, at a time of great disruption for the world, we will tattoo 72 letters of the Declaration of Human Rights to ensure this declaration will stay alive for years to come.
We are proud to announce that Human Rights Tattoo will be highlighting the 72th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with 72 tattoos at The Mauritshuis; home of Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt.
When
Saturday December 12 (10:00 – 18:00h)
Where
Mauritshuis (Plein 29)
The Hague, The Netherlands
Who
Anyone (18+) who is allowed to travel to the Hague and back can apply for a Human Rights Tattoo at The Mauritshuis. We discourage any international or unnecessary travels.
How to join Human Rights Tattoo in times of a global pandemic?
For safety purposes, and to prevent queuing, we will pre-selectie 72 people for a Human Rights Tattoo in advance to the Human Rights Tattoo event. You can apply for a tattoo by sending in your motivation below. The selection of 72 will be made based on motivation and diversity. Please apply before November 20th. We will communicate whether you are selected or not by email not later than November 25th.
Safety
- We expect all selected participants to come to this event alone.
- We will follow the Covid-regulations extra carefully and expect you to do the same.
- Stay at home if there is any doubt about your health. Do not risk the health of others.
Tattoo artists
We will be working with four amazing artists:
Cliona Reck, Tom Doorakkers, Nikky van Trappen. Check their work!
Organizing Partners
Tattoo event
Mauritshuis

This year on December 10 (International Human Rights Day) the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is marking its 72th anniversary. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, issued by the United Nations and born out of the horrors of the Second World War, remains a common endeavor for humanity to this day. On December 12, at a time of great disruption for the world, we will tattoo 72 letters of the Declaration of Human Rights to ensure this declaration will stay alive for years to come.
We are proud to announce that Human Rights Tattoo will be highlighting the 72th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with 72 tattoos at The Mauritshuis; home of Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt.
When
Saturday December 12 (10:00 – 18:00h)
Where
Mauritshuis (Plein 29)
The Hague, The Netherlands
Who
Anyone (18+) who is allowed to travel to the Hague and back can apply for a Human Rights Tattoo at The Mauritshuis. We discourage any international or unnecessary travels.
How to join Human Rights Tattoo in times of a global pandemic?
For safety purposes, and to prevent queuing, we will pre-selectie 72 people for a Human Rights Tattoo in advance to the Human Rights Tattoo event. You can apply for a tattoo by sending in your motivation below. The selection of 72 will be made based on motivation and diversity. Please apply before November 20th. We will communicate whether you are selected or not by email not later than November 25th.
Deadline for registering for the tattoo event at the Mauritshuis has passed. It is no longer possible to apply.
Safety
- We expect all selected participants to come to this event alone.
- We will follow the Covid-regulations extra carefully and expect you to do the same.
- Stay at home if there is any doubt about your health. Do not risk the health of others.
Tattoo artists
We will be working with four amazing artists:
Cliona Reck, Tom Doorakkers, Nikky van Trappen and Rebecxz Leidelmeijer. Check their work!