Melbourne-based model, tattoo collector, and creative Josh Deane explains the inspiration behind his impactful work alongside a stunning visual portrait filmed by Justin Hart.

Discipline Press founder Tamara Santibañez is interviewed about her new anthology, SEXINESS: Rituals, Revisions, and Reconstructions, published in collaboration with Sang Bleu.

French Tattooist Damien J Thorn is interviewed by James Musker about the unique pieces resulting from his current, “Japanese period” in tattooing. The two also discuss Thorn’s development as an artist and the impetus behind Thorn’s recently opened studio in Biarritz, Electric Dragon Tattoo.

Ed Crooks interviews Alex Reinke (@holyfoxtattoos), an expert in traditional Japanese tattooing. The two discuss Reinke’s recent travels, his family’s history in Japan, his design process, and the development of his practice over two decades of tattooing.

In this feature, San Francisco-based Ross K. Jones of Idle Hand Tattoo tells us about his main influences as a tattooist, his passion for traveling, and his vision for the future of tattooing.

We profile Swedish tattooist Polaren Per, dwelling on his eccentric style and his beginnings as a tattooist. Per expands on the shops in which he has worked and the things that he draws inspiration from.

We are pleased to present the formidable collection of Hayden Gan De Mari, a tattoo collector and menswear buyer located in Fremantle, Australia. Hayden discloses the ways in which his tattoos serve to both increase his self-esteem and realize the image he has had of himself from a very young age.

We profile H.B. Nielsen, a Swedish tattooist whose monochromatic imagery and precise use of stippling creates work that’s worth watching out for.

José Prager is a Mexican tattoo collector and business owner who splits his time between Mexico City and Hollywood. Prager details his collection of punctuative, black tattoos and the process of transforming his body.

In this interview, tattooist Tessa El Maleh tells us about her start as an apprentice in New York City, her abiding interest in art criticism and practice, and her desires for the future of tattooing.

John Ola details his motivation behind the raw but no less ornamental tattoo collection he has been acquiring for some time. Formalized by him as an art project, Ola lets his unshaded text and symbolism “speak for itself.”

A short film documenting the minimal text and symbolism of John Ola’s tattoo collection. For a full length feature and interview, find our supplementary post on John below.

We profile Dexter, a tattooer based in Pittsburgh who produces unique and compelling figurative tattoos. Dexter details the life experiences that led him to become a tattooer, how he developed a cohesive style, and the way that he acquired his first tattoo machine.

We interview Ross Tulloch about his collection of colorful, (neo)traditional tattoos done by artists such as Fergus Simms and Steve Boltz. Tulloch describes his process of discovering and following the development of new artists and the ways in which his collection has allowed him to have a more comfortable relationship with his body.

We profile Ryan Shaffer of East River Tattoo, Brooklyn. Shaffer discusses his origins in San Diego and his many influences–in addition to the production of his first tattoos, done as a five-year-old with washable Crayola markers.

We are pleased to present a short video profile created by 60 Second Docs on South Korean tattooist, Apro Lee. In this (eponymous) 60-second feature, Apro details the risks of tattooing without a medical license in his country.

The Russian Tattoo Tour is both a travelogue and a documentary created by tattooist Herman IX on his journey through that territory. This feature is accompanied with an interview detailing the context behind the creation of the video, as well as Herman’s thoughts on the world of Russian tattooing.

In this collector profile, Tom Kiblawi tells us about building his collection of minimalist tattoos from some of London’s most notorious DIY tattooers. Tom details the night of his first piece, the monumental value of his collection, and the importance of being tattooed by friends.

A series of photos documenting the 2017 Bay Area Tattoo Convention, taken by Jake Ricker. This series is presented as part of TTTism’s special issue on the Bay Area Convention.

Big Meas speaks with us as part of the Bay Area Tattoo Convention Special Issue. We chat with him about his background in graffiti and pinstriping, his many travels to conventions, and his thoughts on the Bay Area Convention.

Co-organizer of the Bay Area Tattoo Convention, Taki Kitamura, discusses the history of the convention, some of its many notable moments, and its place in the world of tattooing more broadly as part of our Special Issue.

Matt Arriola speaks with us as part of the Bay Area Tattoo Convention Special Issue. Arriola talks about his wide-ranging influences, his vision of the future of tattooing, and his time at Bay Area.

We interview Swedish tattooer Matt Andersson, whose work both pays homage to and reimagines traditional iconography. Andersson tells us about his serendipitous beginnings in Thailand, opening his own shop, and his continual experimentation with the craft.

Shop manager and tattoo collector, Maxime Dalix, shows us her considerable work–done almost exclusively in black and grey.

London-based tattoo collector Grant McKenzie shares some interesting stories about his eclectic array of work, emphasizing the place of tattooing in travel, community, and the logistical struggles inherent in arriving at the studio in one piece.

We interview designer Samuel Ross of the emerging fashion label, A-COLD-WALL*. Ross speaks on the inspiration behind his tattoo collection, its relation to fashion design, and the different forms that his creative impulse takes.

We are pleased to present never love again, a short film by The London Vagabond featuring model Liz Harris.

We interview tattooist Nomi Chi about their artistic background, their current tattoo practice in Vancouver, and their time at the 2017 Bay Area Tattoo Convention.

Photographer and tattooist Elvia Iannaccone Gezlev interviews Leafar Seyer of San Diego-based band, Prayers. Coupled with this interview are striking photos of the band taken in New York by Gezlev.

We speak with Paris-based tattooer Cokney about his DIY origins, his art practice, and his brushes with the French legal system.

We share a video of tattooist Denis (@dsmt) executing an electric tattoo in a Ukrainian bus yard. We interview Denis about his work, his thoughts on tattooing in Ukraine, and any other eccentric locations he may have in mind for his next tattoo video.

A short interview with stick-and-poke tattoo artist and model, Liz Harris. This interview is a supplement to our larger feature, available exclusively in TTTism issue 2.

A teaser for TTTism issue 2, available online and worldwide. This teaser features tattoo artists Dan Crow and Al Pomeroy and accessories by Sang Bleu collaborator, Hublot.

A selection of posts from two Instagram accounts dedicated to documenting vintage tattoos as a means of preservation in the digital age.

In conversation with California born ‘stick-n-poke’ tattoo artist Tatiana Kartomten, otherwise known as Tati Compton.

In conversation with tattoo artist and owner of Best of Times Tattoo, Stefano Boetti, otherwise known as Stizzo.

A brief essay written by Canadian ‘hand poke’ tattoo and performance artist, sally.

Travelin’ Mick ventured to Burma to meet the last warriors protected by traditional bodysuits

In conversation with Swiss born artist and owner of Mexico based tattoo studio Klassik31, Luciano Calderon – otherwise known as Luxiano.

Seminal photographer Adam Katz Sinding captures ink on display during fashion weeks across the globe