Milan, and the entire tattoo world, mourns the loss of one of its most unique and brilliant voices. Yesterday, in his beloved Brera, in the heart of Milan, Gian Maurizio Fercioni passed away: artist, tattoo master, set designer, costume designer, and charismatic figure who quietly yet indelibly shaped over fifty years of Italian visual culture.…
Anyone with a social media account is likely aware of the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling. For those fortunate enough to be unfamiliar, Rowling has expressed incredibly prejudiced views, particularly towards the trans community. These controversies first surfaced on X in 2017, and since then, even more have unfolded. Given how many LGBTQIA+ individuals are fans…
Tattoo artist Ivan Baiun (aka BayunTattoos) has a distinctive two-colour style – he’s always been drawn to contrast, he tells us. And, as he has just announced his upcoming residency at Sashatattooing’s tattoo studios in Los Angeles and San Francisco, we decided to have a chat with him to discover more about his tattoo journey so far… What…
Before Mustafa Corbaci ever picked up a machine, he learned to shape form in silence. Time spent in sculpture studios and at graphic design tables taught him to see the body not as a flat surface but as a landscape with curves, tension, and movement. So when he began tattooing friends in his neighborhood in…
Italian tattoo artist Anita Rossi (@anitarossitattoo) knew she’d found something special the first time she put ink into skin – getting over her fear of needles in the process! She creates exquisite abstract fine-line tattoos from Namaste Tattoo Studio in Turin, and also travels a lot doing guest spots across Europe and the US. Here,…
Tattoo artist Kseniia Oliinyk (@storm_tattooart) believes that tattoos can be integral to healing both physical and emotional wounds. She used to be a nurse in Ukraine, and now she is tattooing in San Francisco in the USA where she covers scars and heals souls… What drew you to the tattoo world? The freedom of expression.…
Christina (@christinaloves_clothes) is a fashion and lifestyle content creator, based in Northamptonshire – she adores playing dress up, has since she was a little girl. Now a mum of three who’s still with her childhood sweetheart, her tattoos have become part of who she is – helping her become more comfortable in her own skin.…
Tattoo artist Viktoriia (@tatts.ivanova) is based in San Francisco at Black Serum Tattoo. Born in a small town in Ukraine, Viktoriia specialises in fine line and floral tattoos. She’s recently started exploring micro realism, and she has fallen in love with the style… How long have you been tattooing? What made you want to become…
We first spoke to Leeds-based tattoo artist Tina Caruso (@tinacarusodot) in November last year (read our interview) and it was incredible to hear all about her mastectomy tattoo project. But Tina has been busy with a brand new project, so we decided to have another catch up to find out all about her beautiful tattooed…
When the air cools and evenings stretch longer, fire becomes part of the rhythm again. If you are considering a new fire pit for the season, it helps to hear from people who spend their lives around flame, heat, and steel. Two tattooed U.S. veterans with long careers in live fire cooking have been spending…
