Month: September 2025

The Sydney Opera House became the stage for an unusual blend of classical music and tattoo artistry.As the orchestra played, tattooists worked on clients live […]

Toronto merged graffiti culture with tattooing in an outdoor block party.Tattoo artists worked alongside mural painters, each influencing the other’s art.Street performers and DJs kept […]

Seoul hosted its first K-Pop Ink Festival, blending tattoo culture with South Korea’s biggest export—music.Fans got tattoos inspired by idols’ logos, lyrics, and fandom symbols.Some […]

In New York and Los Angeles, tattoo artists are running “ink and learn” events where clients hear short talks on Native American tattooing, prison tattoo […]

In Manaus, cultural centers are spotlighting Amazonian tattoo traditions from tribes like the Yanomami and Kayapo. These tattoos, once linked to hunting, protection, and rites […]

In Riyadh, contemporary art spaces are exploring tattoo culture through exhibitions rather than practice, due to cultural restrictions. These exhibits showcase tattoo-inspired designs and discuss […]

In Bangkok, cultural educators are teaching the spiritual and historical meaning of Sak Yant tattoos, traditionally done by monks. Workshops explain their protective charms, rules […]

Chicago’s Navy Pier launched the first Tattoo & Food Truck Festival, pairing gourmet street food with live tattoo sessions.Visitors could enjoy tacos, burgers, and vegan […]

Brighton transformed its iconic pier into a tattoo carnival, featuring roller coasters, live music, and tattoo pop-ups along the boardwalk.The event celebrated Brighton’s reputation as […]

For the first time, Yokohama organized a public parade of traditional irezumi wearers, celebrating Japan’s tattoo artistry despite lingering stigma.Participants proudly displayed full-body suits of […]