Slice of Life: Brotherhood’s indelible bonds
‘It wasn’t long before he had my name in ink as well’
Tattoos
Slice of Life: When ink is more than skin deep
‘Clearly emotional, it soon became clear that she had come to see me more as a psychologist than an artist’
Can tattoos stand test of time?
Body ink is widespread, but will the tattooed feel good about their body art in old age?
Nelson Mandela ‘lives on my skin’
Local tattoo artists report an increased demand for tattoos of former President Nelson Mandela, a new form of fashion to commemorate the statesman.
Mum, imam and Saddam: What young Iraqis are saying with tattoos
Tattoo parlours are becoming increasingly popular in Baghdad, despite opposition from traditionalists.
Generation Ink’s portraits of tattoos
This is not so much a book about tattoos as a collection of portraits of people with tattoos.
A journey across the skin
VIDEO Scores of ink enthusiasts were drawn to the Cape Town Tattoo Expo to admire and share in the work of some of the world’s best tattoo artists.
Tattooed Czech presidential candidate dispels ink taboos
A tattooed face hasn’t held back Czech presidential hopeful Vladimir Franz. Bim Adewunmi asks if facial tattoos are finally acceptable.
Tattoos tell tales of life and death
Common symbols can have a multiplicity of meanings from the mundane to the bizarre, writes Patrick Barkham.
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The painful cost in the battle for jobs
A Barcelona clinic has reported an 81% rise in demand for painful laser treatment to remove tattoos as competition for work intensifies.
More than skin deep
Tattoos have gone mainstream. But are they art?
Written on the body
Although she’s not yet ready for a tattoo of her own, <em>Vuvu Vena</em>, went to the Jaded Ink show to catch a glimpse of the latest body art trends.
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Tattoos leave Belgian teenager star-faced
A Belgian teenager has told police how she emerged from a tattoo parlour with 56 stars on her face, rather than the three she had asked for.
