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…
Share
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…
Share
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…
Share
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…
Share
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…
Share
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……
Share
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 &…
Share
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…
Share
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…
Share
“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…
Share
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…
Share
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…
Share
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…
Share
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…
Share
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,…
Share
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…
Share
Music in ukiyo-e: an exhibition by Japanese Gallery Kensington
Music in ukiyo-e figured in many ways – through the act of listening or playing, or through music’s place in relation to a depicted character, perhaps a theatre actor or…
Share
Imminence: heavier and darker with a touch of gentle ink
We had a chat with Eddie Berg, frontman and violinist of this intriguing Swedish metalcore/alternative band. A true Black & Gray connoisseur! Hi Eddie, do you remember your first experience…
Share
Zuno: Peace, Love & Tattoo
No artistic pretensions, just dedication and respect for the craft of tattooing: that’s how Zuno describes himself, a pro who is in love with Old School, and who is less…
Share
Manga: a great exhibition at the British Museum
This year the British Museum will present the largest exhibition of manga ever held outside of Japan: called Manga マンガ it will explore the phenomenon of manga and will be…
Share
Chris Cornell: Would you rather remember him with a black hole or a tattoo?
It was two years ago on May 18th 2017 that the frontman of Soundgarden and Audioslave left us. Now they are asking NASA to honour his memory… It has been…
Share