About us

Cartography
1843, from Fr. cartographie, from M.L. carta (see card (n.)) + Fr. -graphie, from Gk. -graphein “to write, to draw” (see -graphy).

Transgression
late 14c., from O.Fr. transgression (12c.), from L.L. transgressionem (nom. transgressio) “a transgression of the law,” in classical Latin, “a going over,” from transgressus, pp. of transgredi “go beyond,” from trans- “across” (see trans-) + gradi (pp. gressus) “to walk, go” (see grade). The verb transgress is recorded from 1520s.

We are a small group of free radicals, kinksters, mystics, body mod enthusiasts, and seekers dedicated to exploring and chronicling the transgression of norms in the specific ways that intrigue us.

Things that intrigue us:
Artistic body modification
Transgressive art
Kink
The otherworldly
Taboo smashing

We believe in the importance of:
Forethought
Integrity
Intensity
Humility
Numinous

Explore these pages to find out who we are, what we do, and how we can help.