Poseidon Tattoos: the god of the sea as skin art
Here’s how the brother of Zeus managed to escape death and become lord of the oceans in a period when the ancient Greeks had abandoned exploration over land. Poseidon (who…
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Nurses tattoos: the story of Florence Nightingale and a tribute to our heroes
“Every woman has in her charge the personal health of somebody. Every woman is a nurse.” Let’s find out more about the woman who created a profession out of nothing……
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Oysters and Pearls Tattoos: the perfect combination
Some get them tattooed and leave the tattooist complete freedom in choosing the style. But others dream about them and have lots of ideas of their own. Let’s find out…
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Electric Light Bulb: Tattoos and History
Three names (one English, one American and one Italian) claim the glory for a groundbreaking invention which brought light into our homes and ink to our skins. The invention of…
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Hawks Tattoos: the messengers of the sky
Celebrated over the years by the best tattooists, these birds force us – literally – to turn our dreams into marvellous opportunities. Read on to see how. Hawks, the most…
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Han’nya Tattoos: when jealousy turns us into monsters
A famous mask from Japanese theatre, this tattoo is not closely tied to wounded love, but rather seems to keep away evil spirits. Here is the story… Let’s begin with…
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Snakes Tattoo: eternal symbols immortalised in ink
They are among the most popular subjects in every style of tattoo art, perhaps because ever since ancient times, these reptiles have exuded a particular (sexual?) energy and air of…
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The eight Tibetan Auspicious Symbol
The parasol (in Sanskrit chattra, in Tibetan gdugs) is a symbol of regal dignity and spiritual power. High-standing religious figures in Tibet were always provided with a silk parasol: it…
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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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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 Friendly Japan
If you love Japanese classic tattooing, you would probably love to go to Japan, you have probably already fantasized about experiencing the culture in the Land of the Rising Sun,…
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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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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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Yoshitoshi Tsukioka and the Japanese Tattoo Legacy
This article by Geanina Spinu was originally published on Tattoo Life magazine (July/August 2019 issue) Yoshitoshi Tsukioka was one of the leading figures in ukiyo-e during the Meiji era (1868-1912),…
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The meaning behind the Mexican Catrina Tattoos
Created by Diego Rivera, who in turn was inspired by the characters of the Posada, this mysterious, sensual figure is here to stay in the third millennium. The Mexican Catrina…
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Tattoo Gallery: Oriental and Japanese tattoos
Discover the many facets of the culture of the Rising Sun: samurais, geishas, koi carp, flowers and divinities, dragons, warriors, samurai, cherry blossom, geishas, legendary beasts and many other subjects…
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Street tattoo flashs from India
When I started to get interested in tattooing in India, about 12 years ago, street tattoo artists were mostly seen at big religious festivals, melas, but also sometimes on the…
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Battle Royale Tattoos: the dualistic to beat them all
First and foremost, the Battle Royale is a mixture of styles. A historical tattoo, it came about at the turn of the twentieth century as a result of the meeting…
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Elephant Tattoos: a myth of Ganesh and the creation of the world
A positive animal for almost every culture on Earth, a pachyderm tattoo can bring you wisdom and good fortune. Let’s find out why… There is a wealth of symbolism associated…
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INWARD by Thomas Hooper
INWARD is a stunning collection of 120 flash and paintings – and as many textures – produced by Thomas Hooper and inspired by all manner of things. Inward is now…
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With the Art and Magic of Oriental Style everything is possible
Images from Tibetan, Hindu and Thai culture are often reinterpreted by the greatest tattoo masters. The Oriental iconography is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and a vital tool for any…
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Lacrime e Sangue by Rudy Fritsch: Traditional Classic Designs
With a career that spans over twenty years, Rudy Fritsch has become one of the benchmarks in the international panorama of contemporary tattooing. With is book, LACRIME E SANGUE, he…
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Traditional Style Tattoos
The tattoo art is linked with the unmistakable iconography that became so popular during the 1950s (but even earlier!) in some parts of America and then spread to Europe: the…
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