When you first walk in, Gallery X looks like your typical jewelry shop. With an open floor plan and glass cases littered throughout, it’s hard to imagine that so many people come here for their tattoo and piercing needs. That was the goal for James Harvill, body piercer and owner—to create a special space that combines his love for body art and entertainment. Watch the video to follow the journey of a tattoo shop’s roots to a legendary Illinois artist.
Legacy to Lines: Gallery X
Murray’s unconventional tattoo shop traces roots to legendary Illinois artist
January 28, 2025
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Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photographer
Rebeca Mertins Chiodini began photographing for The News in fall 2022 and served asPhoto Editor in 2023-24. She loves to photograph all things sports, but especially baseball. A journalism major, she minors in Spanish and Photography.