Accepted by mainstream America as an art form, profession and fashion statement in the 1990s, tattooing remains a trendy fashion statement. Many people are acquiring tattoos and the tattoo industry is ...

Tattooing can be traced back over 5,000 years to a naturally mummified human named Ötzi, whose 61 charcoal-incised markings are believed to be the oldest tattoos in the world. The practice of inking ...

When is a tattoo parlor the perfect venue for a contemporary art show? When the art on view is Nicole Wilson’s nearly decade-long project “Ötzi,” in which she recreated each of 61 tattoos found on the ...

What is the Blackdot AI tattoo machine and how does it work? Blackdot is not just a new tool. It's a complete reimagining of how tattoos are created. This device doesn't look like a traditional tattoo ...

Tattoo shops in the United States—which are largely run by straight, white men—have a reputation for upholding intimidating, macho ambiences. Since 2020, however, the Denver area has seen a new wave ...

Throughout its nearly four decades in business, the family-run Tattoos by Lou has built an enviable reputation for its incredible body art. A champion of old-school tattooing, the shop’s renowned ...

The perfect tattoo needs saturated color and shading, and no gaps or unintentional Picasso-inspired Hunter S. Thompson images that appear after it heals. The lines should also not mirror Dallas ...

CHELMSFORD — A soft buzzing sound emanated from a handheld tattoo machine as Sid Ou applied ink to the upper right arm of Erick Ruiz. Friday’s inking session at Key Moments Tattoo added more art to a ...