Tattooing from #A to #Z: Tony Polito
Tony Polito is a Brooklyn tattooer that has been tattooing since 1959. Tony was at one point during the early 70’s, the only operating tattooer in all of NYC. For…
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Tattoo Life July/August 2019
One of the biggest challenges for me and the Tattoo Life editorial staff is to discover, explore, and never miss a news item, appointment, or event which is significant for…
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Space: a group exhibition in New York
Booth Gallery presents “Space”, a group exhibition featuring new works by Mengfan Bai, Casey Baugh, Paul Cristina, Shiqing Deng, Matteo Massagrande, Reisha Perlmutter, Taylor Schultek, Mark Tennant, Sid Watters, Karl…
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Souryou: the future of tradition
Souryou is the son and sole apprentice of one of the most famous tattoo artists in the world: the legendary Horiyoshi III. We talked with him about the relationship with…
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A conversation with Loretta Leu
Many of you already know her; this woman’s allure and personality are truly striking. She’s Loretta Leu, the woman who accompanied Felix Leu as wife, and Filip Leu as mother,…
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Seahorse Tattoos: all about their symbology
When the underwater currents push harder, these likeable little creatures cling to the cliffs or coral so they don’t get swept away… Seahorses (scientific name: Hippocampus Rafinesque) have been venerated…
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Neil Dransfield: Tattoos like moments in time
His style comes from within; it’s a reflection of his personality, interests and emotions. A cautious person and far too humble when it comes to himself, Neil Dransfield uses neo…
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Napoli Tattoo Expo 2019
In recent years the Naples Tattoo Convention has become a point of reference for tattoo in Italy, and not only. The level of the artists, the pieces tattooed and the…
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Elton John: our rave review of “Rocketman”
The biopic about the English pop star, just released at Cannes, is a fairytale cocktail of musical, friendship and excess. Let’s celebrate it in a riot of ink… Anyone who…
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Flesher Tattooer: the call of ink
Tattoo artist skilled in Blackwork, Dark and Occult styles, Paulo Carvalho (his real name) is here to tell us all the secrets of his job… Flesher, how did you become…
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Marie-Andrée Baril: Tattoo Life calendar girl June 2019
Model and tattoo artist in the Quebec area (“My style is somewhere between Neo-trad and Cartoon”), we met this gorgeous brunette girl and asked her about a lot of things……
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Athens Tattoo Convention 2019
Watch out for this interesting photo report dedicated to the 13th Athens Tattoo Convention! This special event held in Greece (from 10th to 12th May, 2019 at the Taekwondo &…
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International Tattoo Expo Roma 2019
Here are some nice pictures taken by Thalamus Charles to show you what was going on in Rome at the «Nuova Fiera di Roma» in Fiumicino, from 3 to 5…
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Gambling Tattoos: why it’s impossible to win
From ancient China to modern day casinos, gambling has always exerted an irresistible attraction on mankind. Even on their skin… The origins of gambling are lost in the mists of…
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“Mule Variations” by Tom Waits: the 20th Anniversary
There has been nothing new from the Californian singer-songwriter since “Bad As Me” which came out in 2011, but his iconic features appear in the work of the best tattoo…
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Lydia Madrid Tattoo: because “Black Feels Good”
Lydia is an extremely talented young Spanish tattoo artist who has been making a name for herself on the international scene with her hyperfeminine total black tattoos which showcase her…
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Tattooing from #A to #Z: Zeke Owen “Tattoo Zeke”
Zeke Owen, or, as he is better known, “Tattoo Zeke”, was born in 1940 and was the first person to re-open tattooing in Guam, since his uncle, Ernie Sutton, opened…
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Gallery: Head Tattoo!
In the contemporary tattoo scene, more and more taboos are falling: few people in the past would have thought about decorating certain parts of the body – such as neck…
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International Tattoo Convention Frankfurt
Last April the latest edition of the legendary tattoo convention in Frankfurt was held! Starting in 1993, the convention reached its 27th edition this year and proved once again to…
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Hannah Flowers Tattoos: The Feminine Universe
She studied in Tasmania, her native land, and after going to university for several years she turned over a new leaf and discovered tattooing. She travelled all over the world,…
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All the secrets of Toucan tattoos
With its colourful bill (a brilliant yellow-orange), The Toco Toucan is a fascinating creature with a docile character. Let’s find out some more about it… The Toco Toucan (scientific name…
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