7 stories
Shoreditch Sizzle
Tattoo artist Chiamaka's Shoreditch studio is famous for intimate pieces—but the thick Eritrean model who wants a full-body piece tests every professional boundary she has.
Tattoo Parlor Touch
Getting inked leads to getting something else entirely with the gorgeous tattoo artist
The Tattooist | La Tatuadora
A tattoo artist turns pain into art, and a nervous customer into the love of her life
להבה בפלורנטין | Florentin Flame
In Tel Aviv's gritty Florentin neighborhood, a tattoo artist marks a client's skin—and his soul.
The Tattoo Artist of Ramallah
Traditional tattoo artist Yasmine revives the ancient Palestinian face markings—until client Rami asks for something more permanent than ink.
The Tattoo Artist's Touch
Ink & Soul is the premier Black-owned tattoo shop in DC. When a nervous first-timer asks for something meaningful, the artist discovers meaning of her own.
Mile End Magic
Tattoo artist Yaa creates masterpieces on skin. When musician Kwame comes for his first ink, she discovers some canvases are worth more personal attention.