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Reviving Filipino tattoo art

May 29, 2014

While tattooing has evolved beyond the use of single pricks of ink into the skin, Whang-Od has continued to use the traditional methods to tattoo members of her Kalinga tribe, according to BBC News. According...

Tattoos tell soldier’s stories

May 28, 2014

The duo behind War Ink are looking for servicemen and women from California who have tattoos that show they experiences or honor their time serving in Iraq and Afghanistan for a new project, according...

South African artist free-hands tattoos

May 24, 2014

When getting a tattoo, it's pretty normal to go in with a design, discuss it with an artist and come back a few weeks later when they've had a chance to draw it out before putting it on skin. However,...

Assumptions v. reality of those with tattoos

Assumptions v. reality of those with tattoos

May 21, 2014

It's common practice in society for us to judge people based on their outward appearance, however a Vancouver-based photographer set out to show how we perceive people based on the body art, according...

Is getting a tattoo while pregnant dangerous?

May 21, 2014

While most women would be told that getting a tattoo done during a pregnancy is dangerous, an article from The Stir explored what it is about the procedure that could be harmful to the mother and her baby. "While...

Tattoo history museum in Paris

Tattoo history museum in Paris

May 20, 2014

The study of tattoos in history has been explored in anthropology classes, journals and countless museums. Now, Paris' museum of indigenous arts explores the long history of tattooing has joined the...

Tattoo artist pushes for statewide suspension regulations

May 20, 2014

While he appreciates and agrees with most tattoo and piercing regulation, Lancaster City tattoo artist Shane Szebin was amazed at the lack of regulation in Pennsylvania surrounding suspension, according...

Are teeth tattoos more than you can chew?

May 16, 2014

With the popularity of traditional tattoos causing more and more people to get body art done, some are looking to a nontraditional option to pay tribute to family members and favorite things: dental work....

Artful tattoos without the pain

May 15, 2014

While she got a tattoo at 19, Canadian artist Hilliary Laneville turned her attention to improve temporary tattoos through her vintage-style art, according to an article in The Upcoming. "What she loves...

FDA warns against temporary tattoos

FDA warns against temporary tattoos

May 15, 2014

Despite the convenience and commitment-free nature of temporary tattoos, the FDA has expressed some concerns about allergens used in the ink, according to Live Science. "The FDA would like temporary tattoo...

Women with tattoos demand respect

May 13, 2014

After consultant Anna Musson commented that men don't find women with tattoos attractive, women lashed out to prove her wrong, according to The Queensland Times.  "Moreover it was said larger tattoos...

Tattoos to help you cook

May 13, 2014

While they may not be permanent, a new type of temporary tattoos focus on cooking recipes to help the wearer in the kitchen, according to The Daily Mail. "Designers Marina Cinciripini and Sarah Richiuso...

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