For purveyors of an artform that’s famously permanent, tattoo artists sure like to switch things up. In studios and shops around the world, younger artists are challenging the traditional ways of ...

In a typical studio, artists schedule some of their work, and also take walk-in clients. At some new shops, artists schedule all their work and have done away with the apprentice model of the past.

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A pair of Portland tattooers are hoping to fill a gap in the market with a new tattoo convention that focuses on the artists themselves. Brian Wilson, left, and Olivia Britz-Wheat, right, at Mortal ...

The hashtag #tattootok has over 2.6 billion views on TikTok. Individual tattoo artists have built huge followings by sharing insights into their work. Some highlight their designs while others have ...

Discriminatory hiring practices is one challenge Black tattoo artists face. Although tattooing has been around for centuries, the practice was mainly underground before becoming recognized as ...

Though tattooing is still technically illegal in Korea without a medical license, the number of talented artists has surged, and they’re making their mark worldwide. By Christy Choi Pitta KKM would ...