Tattoo Art Archives

75 contemporary tattoo artists from around the world in new art book.

10 January 2024 • Mark Westall

The first book of its kind, a cutting-edge illustrated survey of 75 contemporary tattoo artists from around the world who… Read More

Mike Philp explores the depths of emotion, mind, & nature in new exhibition.

12 December 2023 • Mark Westall

Quantus Gallery to open new solo exhibition by up-and-coming artist Mike Philp this week. Debuting his first winter collection, Introspective… Read More

‘No Regrets’ Joachim Lambrechts

21 July 2023 • Mark Westall

In Joachim Lambrechts’s latest series of paintings, faces, bare muscular torsos and shapely limbs appear heavily embellished with popular tattoo slogans and motifs against brightly coloured backgrounds.

British Tattoo Art: Reclaiming the Narrative

11 July 2022 • Mark Westall

The National Maritime Museum Cornwall has opened the exhibition: British Tattoo Art: Reclaiming the Narrative, featuring 14 pieces of newly… Read More

EXHIBITIONS

Nicole Wilson’s ancient tattoo focused exhibition Ötzi, concludes four-city tour in London

6 June 2022 • Mark Westall

After exhibitions in three U.S. cities, Nicole Wilson’s Ötzi, the highly praised and groundbreaking body of work, will travel to… Read More

Nicole Wilson’s groundbreaking exhibition & Project to open in Brooklyn before heading to Los Angeles & London.

18 October 2021 • Mark Westall

Praise Shadows Art Gallery and Three Kings Tattoo will present the continuation of Nicole Wilson’s Ötzi, an exhibition and durational performance based on 10 years… Read More

Tattoo artist Eva Krbdk opens high-end tattoo atelier in Brooklyn.

11 February 2021 • Mark Westall

Tattooing is a vulnerable, often stressful process. That’s why world-renowned tattoo artist Eva Krbdk prioritizes serene ambiance for her clientele…. Read More

Global social media campaign supports tattoo artists impacted by Covid-19

13 October 2020 • Mark Westall

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum have announced the next installment of #SupportYourArtist, a global social media campaign aimed at raising money and awareness for tattoo artists impacted by Covid-19.

ART NEWS

We see women with tattoos ‘reading’ a book of tattoo designs.

6 June 2017 • Paul Carey-Kent

In another paradoxically non-verbal spin on the theme, we see women with tattoos ‘reading’ a book of tattoo designs.

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Vibrating Tattoo art from Nokia

25 March 2012 • Mark Westall

Nokia has filed for a patent of the world’s first vibrating tattoo. Taking haptic feedback — the technology behind vibrations when you touch your phone — to a new level, the company is embedding haptics into temporary and permanent tattoos.