Month: September 2025

Travel agencies report a rise in “tattoo tourism,” where people fly abroad specifically to get inked by world-famous artists. Popular hotspots include Barcelona, Bangkok, and […]

Tattooists in Jaipur have begun experimenting with pigments derived from Rajasthan’s famous pink sandstone.The ink produces earthy tones that mirror the city’s architecture, giving tattoos […]

The Chicago Police Department has launched a pilot program using AI to catalog tattoos as identifying evidence in criminal investigations.Tattoos are often visible in surveillance […]

Blackpool has reinvented itself as a tattoo tourism hotspot, with seaside parlors now hosting international conventions and offering vacation-tattoo packages.The town, once known mainly for […]

At New York Fashion Week, several designers collaborated with tattoo artists to create runway collections directly influenced by tattoo culture.Models wore temporary tattoo sleeves designed […]

The University of Manchester has launched the world’s first MA in Tattoo Studies, focusing on tattoo history, culture, and technology.The program combines anthropology, art history, […]

In a surprising policy shift, the Vatican has allowed Swiss Guards with tattoos to serve, reversing a long-standing rule.Officials say the decision reflects modern inclusivity […]

After decades of strict restrictions, South Korea has officially legalized professional tattoo parlors under new health regulations.Previously, tattoos could only be done by licensed doctors, […]

UNESCO has recognized Day of the Dead tattoos as part of Mexico’s “intangible cultural heritage.”These designs, featuring skulls, marigolds, and ancestral symbols, are celebrated as […]

Researchers at the University of Miami have unveiled heat-sensitive ink that changes color when body temperature rises above safe limits.Designed for athletes and outdoor workers, […]