Run by the Barcelona Art and Urban Movement group, BAUM Fest 2022 is running from 7-9th October at the Fira Barcelona Exhibition Centre. Originally known as the Barcelona Tattoo Convention when it began 25 years ago, BAUM Fest remains in the heart of Barcelona. The three-day tattoo convention is dedicated to changing public perception of […]

From his very own crypt of a private studio in Annecy, France, Eliot Kohek is creating dark black and grey tattoos which blur the line between realism and surrealism. From mastering skulls to creating twisted interpretations of gods, warriors and monsters – as well as the occasional realistic panda piece – Eliot has created plenty […]

World Famous is one of the biggest tattoo ink companies in the world, supplying artists on all continents and among all styles. Earlier this year, World Famous Ink introduced the tattooing world to Limitless, an EU REACH-compliant range that was designed to allow European artists to still use the bold and bright colours that they […]

Slovakian-born Špendlo is an artist creating bright and bold new school tattoos. From his own Painapple Studio in Slovakia and in guest spots across Europe and the United States, he’s left behind a trail of vibrant, graffiti-inspired works of art in the skin of his clients. We chatted to the award-winning artist about his inspirations, […]

The Big London Tattoo Show is London’s newest tattoo convention, collecting expert artists from all around the world in the ExCeL Centre this 3rd and 4th September. 2022’s Big London Tattoo Show, first of its name, will pull in 360 artists from all over the British Isles and beyond, including many of our amazing sponsored […]

While at the Spring Edition of the 2022 Liverpool Tattoo Convention, we took some time away to film a couple of our good friends as they worked on some brilliant pieces of body art. Click the videos below to check out the killer work from Lom and Akos Keller! Lom UK-based artist Lom created this […]

Join us at Deauville Tattoo Festival in France this August 20th-21st for the fifth edition of the convention! Held in the prestigious Centre International de Deauville, the convention will become a temporary home to over 300 tattoo artists, as well as traders and food stalls for all tastes including vegetarian and vegan diets. Tickets can […]

Hidden away in London between Islington and Camden, Six Bullets Tattoo studio is a thriving den of tattoo artists with a huge range of styles and specialties. We stole two of their artists, Adrian DeLargue and Laura Lenihan, away from the hustle and bustle of the studio for a chat about their styles, inspirations, and […]

Returning for its 8th edition, the Tatcon Blackpool convention will be hosting over 180 artists from around the world this 13th-14th August. Held at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, right on the promenade of Blackpool’s waterfront, you’ll find plenty to do at Tatcon. As well as perusing the incredible work on display, you can keep yourself […]

Working out of her own studio in central Paris, Gaby Castel is the award-winning tattoo artist creating neo-traditional geisha-inspired portraits. From setting up L’Encre du Kraken to winning award after award at tattoo conventions, Gaby’s career has taken her all around the world creating richly detailed, colourful pieces. We had a chat with Gaby about […]