Tattoos

August 22, 2025

Brilliant Kintsugi Tattoos Look Like Fragile Broken Ceramics Gilded Together

In Japan, broken pottery doesn’t just get tossed in the trash. Instead, it’s given new life through a repair method called kintsugi, where cracks are filled with metallic lacquer. The idea is that the breaks become part of the object’s story, making the piece even more special than before. Inspired by the ancient tradition, South Korean tattoo artist Irae creates blue and gold tattoos of museum-worthy objects.

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June 16, 2025

Colorful Vertical Tattoos Look Like Portals Into Studio Ghibli and Other Animated Worlds

If you’re a Studio Ghibli fan, First Jing’s vibrant tattoos might just have you booking your next ink session. The LA-based artist is famous for her vertical, frame-like designs that look like windows into the fantastical worlds of anime. Whether it’s Princess Mononoke or My Neighbor Totoro, each tattoo captures the magic of Ghibli classics, preserving the fantastical stories on the wearer’s skin.

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December 9, 2024

Vertical Window-Like Tattoos Turn Cherished Memories Into Stylish Body Art

Just because a tattoo is tiny doesn't mean it can't be packed with details and colors. The work of Korea-based artist Dami Nam, aka Daldam, is proof of this. By working within narrow, vertical frames, she has the unique challenge of creating a confined yet stylish visual story. The concept of Nam's vertical tattoos sounds very simple, but only a skilled hand could deliver the sort of results the tattooist’s portfolio boasts.

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