Inked Mag Staff
December 1st, 2015
10 Tattoo Artists That Changed the Industry
In every industry from fashion to biology, there are innovators who drastically modify their professions for generations to come. Our knowledge of theoretical physics would not be the same without…
In every industry from fashion to biology, there are innovators who drastically modify their professions for generations to come. Our knowledge of theoretical physics would not be the same without Albert Einstein, the world of photography would be lacking without Ansel Adams and we really don’t want to imagine what 2015 would be like without the music of the Beatles. The tattoo industry has also had their fair share of icons, each of whom made major contributions toward making the tattoo industry what it is today. Whether they’re classic or contemporary, specialize in realism or Japanese, these are the artists that you need to know if you care about tattoos.
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