Are You a Tattooed Person?
May 12, 2025
Sociologists explore the difference between having a tattoo and being a tattooed person—unpacking identity, meaning, and connection to tattoo culture.
Events
Delicately Radiant
May 7, 2025
Anaïs Chabane redefines tattooing with fine-line, ornamental designs that celebrate feminine beauty, elegance, and body as art.
Tattoo Insurance Mistakes Artists Still Make
May 5, 2025
Many tattoo artists know they need insurance, but too many still rely on generic policies that fail to cover critical risks.
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Dual Amplifiers
September 29, 2025
One band, two lead singers — the transformation of Three Days Grace.
Symbols of Survival
September 24, 2025
Military veterans share how tattoos are therapeutic to their mental health struggles.
Musical Ephemera
April 30, 2025
Concert posters evolved from marketing tools to collectible art, preserving music history and inspiring a thriving creative collector scene.
The Tattoo Balm That Surprised Everyone — Including Us
April 30, 2025
Inked Magazine’s blind test crowned Papatui by Dwayne Johnson as the top tattoo balm, delivering real hydration, vibrancy, and long-term tattoo care.
Cacho: One Line at a Time
April 28, 2025
Ignacio “Cacho” Suarez is redefining tattoo artistry. The L.A.-based fine-line specialist is turning heads with his precise, delicate single-needle work and a philosophy rooted in creativity, kindness, and deep connection.
Hublot – Etched In Time
April 23, 2025
Tattooists are leaving their indelible mark on the luxury watch industry.
Dakota Weik – United by Ink
April 21, 2025
Documentarian Dakota Weik shares his love of ink with appreciation and expertise.
Lady Gaga, Post Malone and More Tattooed Artists Who Rocked Coachella 2025 Weekend One
April 17, 2025
Coachella 2025 Weekend One delivered epic sets from Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, and more!
Permanent Souvenirs
April 14, 2025
Hotels teaming with local tattoo artists give guests destination-specific mementos.