Month: August 2025

Japan’s younger generation is breaking away from cultural taboos by adopting Neo-Irezumi tattoos — minimalist designs inspired by traditional Japanese art but created with modern […]

Pope Francis has sparked global debate by commenting that tattoos could be “a path to faith expression” if done respectfully. The statement surprised traditionalists but […]

Indigenous leaders in Canada are reviving ancient tattoo traditions once banned by colonial law. The tattoos, often hand-poked, symbolize identity, resilience, and connection to ancestors. […]

For the first time in its history, Paris Fashion Week featured heavily tattooed models walking the runway for luxury brands. Designers integrated tattoos into haute […]

Brazil has launched a controversial initiative offering safe tattooing programs in prisons, teaching inmates hygiene and tattoo artistry as a potential career upon release. Inmate […]

Dubai has unveiled luxury spas offering diamond-powder temporary tattoos for wealthy tourists. The tattoos shimmer under light and last up to two weeks, making them […]

A Harvard Medical School study shows tattoo removal procedures have risen 40% in the last five years in the US, as people seek new jobs, […]

Denmark has elected its first openly tattooed mayor, Lars Haldorsen, whose full-sleeve Norse mythology tattoos became a political talking point. Critics argued tattoos were “unprofessional,” […]

Mexico has opened its first tattoo history museum, showcasing ancient Aztec and Mayan tattoo tools alongside modern machines. The exhibit explores tattoos as markers of […]

For the first time, Vatican scholars held a symposium on tattoos and Catholic spirituality. While historically discouraged, some priests argued tattoos could be modern expressions […]