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Kunisada and the Tattoos of Kabuki Theatre
This article by Geanina Spinu was originally published on Tattoo Life magazine (September/October 2019 issue) The urban culture that developed in Edo city (today’s Tokyo) in the 18th and 19th…
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Marc Nava Tattoos: American Traditional with Asian Influences
Where are you from? Where do you live and work? I’m originally from Arizona, I work at Port City Tattoo in Costa Mesa, California. What are your first memories of…
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Rock of Ages: a timeless tattoo which mingles faith, sensuality, and love of the sea
Based on an old Christian hymn and a 19th century painting, the Rock of Ages has adorned the skin of thousands right up to the present day… Long ago in…
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Tattoo Life March/April 2020
Read here “A Day In Life” the editorial by Miki Vialetto, here Read more in the brand new issue of Tattoo Life March/April 2020: on Newsstands now! You can also…
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Rich Harris Tattoos: Bold, Colourful and Creative
An English tattooist who describes himself as “very driven and self critical”, and above all “hardworking”, but who actually has many other fine qualities – apart from his humility. Among…
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I flash e le tattoo machine di Owen Jensen al tattoo Museum di Roma
Owen Jensen nasce nel 1891 a Pleasant Grove, nello Uta. Da giovane lavora per la ferrovia di Ogden. La prima volta che vede un uomo tatuato – più precisamente James…
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Red Clown, Blue Clown by Marion Peck
Until February 29th downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery presents a new body of work from Marion Peck, one of the most recognized and sought-after artists among pop surrealism worldwide,…
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Bishop Italy Tattoo Supply
Bishop was founded in California in 2008, revolutionising the art of tattoo, launching cutting edge products that would allow every tattooer to express their maximum potential. In no time at…
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Ozzy Osbourne: un evento sul tatuaggio per celebrare il nuovo album, “Ordinary Man”
Ozzy Osbourne celebra l’uscita del nuovo album “Ordinary Man” con un evento internazionale all’insegna della musica e del tatuaggio. Alla vigilia dell’uscita dell’album (fuori il 21 febbraio), oltre 50 città…
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Ozzy Osbourne: a global tattoo event for the upcoming album “Ordinary Man”
Ozzy Osbourne celebrates “Ordinary Man” album release with a global tattoo event and Los Angeles In-Store appearance. On the eve of the release (February 20) of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Ordinary Man”, more than 50…
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Dave Paulo Tattoos and the Pop art Experience
Dave Paulo is one of the best tattooists in the world and the passion he has for his art is second to none. In an age where the tattoo industry…
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Discover the Tattoo Life Yearbooks
If you’re a tattoo artist and you devote yourself to this trade with honesty and passion, you’ll know full well that this profession requires sacrifice, precision, technical skill and a…
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I tatuaggi di Giovanni Speranza: la passione e il significato
Autore di soggetti realistici encomiabili (tipo quello dedicato al giudice Giovanni Falcone), grande appassionato di cinema anni ’20/’30 e rigoroso quando si parla di arte: ecco a voi il deus…
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Body of Work: Tattoo Culture at The Museum of Pop Culture
Opening February 1, 2020, Body of Work: Tattoo Culture explores the rich history and modern artistry of tattooing as a dynamic, ever-evolving artform whose mainstream acceptance has been driven by…
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The Body Art Alliance by FK Irons, World Famous, NeoMetal/Norsco and Painful Pleasures
We are excited to announce the formation of Body Art Alliance (BAA), a family of leading brands and companies that design, manufacture and market the widest variety of tattoo supplies,…
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The Pharaoh’s Horses Tattoo Symbology: never give up
The scene from Exodus, with the three horses charging after the Jewish people was made famous by tattoo artist Gus Wagner in the 1920s. One of the most uncommon tattoos…
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Goodbye, Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant (23 August 1978 – 26 January 2020) was one of the best basketball players in the history of the game. He inspired fans both on and off the…
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Japan Reimagined: a new book by Mike Dorsey
Japan Reimagined – Modern Curiosities and Untold Stories by Mike Dorsey is the new book of the series The Great Books on the Art of Tattooing. This amazing volume highlights…
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SKINDIGENOUS: Season 2 Out Now!
The 2nd Season of the tv series SKINDIGENOUS debuted on January 21, 2020. Skindigenous 2 explores Indigenous tattooing traditions around the world from Canada to the US through Asia, Africa…
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Steve Butcher: an interview about life and tattooing
Hi guys I’m Steve Butcher. I’m from Auckland New Zealand currently living in California. I’ve been tattooing for 9 years and I do color realism. I grew up in a…
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Tattoo Gallery: Hands Tattoos
A very important part of the body in tattoo because tattooed hands can’t be hidden or only made visible to whoever we want. They become an immediate means of presentation…
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Adam Vu Noir: Tattoos and STRANGELOVE
Adam Vu Noir was born and raised in Southern California. With thousands of miles accumulated to his name, living out of a backpack for the better part of 5 years,…
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