Tattoos

August 25, 2017

Overhead Photos of Different Professionals Who Work with Their Hands

We spend much of our lives working—more than a third, in fact. Though this isn't the only thing that defines us, it’s normal for our identities to be closely tied to the professions we pursue and the tasks we perform on a near-daily basis. Photographer Sanwal Deen explores this relationship through his revealing photography series titled Work. In it, we get a bird’s eye view of individuals as they complete different tasks related to their careers.

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August 14, 2017

Husband and Wife Collaborate on Intricate Lace Tattoos That Delicately Drape Over the Skin

Tattoos are often a collaboration between client and artist as they both decide what the body art will look like and where it will be placed. Less often, imagery is the work of a husband and wife team—but such is the case of Italian tattoo artist Marco Manzo and his wife Francesca Boni. Their intricate, large-scale lace tattoo designs are initially rendered by Boni and then applied to skin and brought to life by Manzo.

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July 17, 2017

30+ Tattoos Inspired by the Majestic Beauty of Architecture

We all know that good architecture has the ability to create connections to place, and this runs so deep that people are even getting architecturally inspired ink. From hyper-realistic tattoos of well-known buildings to line work that highlights specific architectural elements, architecture tattoo designs are becoming increasingly popular, and you don't have to be an architect to get one.

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June 8, 2017

Artist Puts a Single Red Dot in Every Tattoo to Symbolize Hope and Celebrate Change

Some tattoos are full-color masterpieces while others create striking optical illusions on the skin. But tattoo artist Mentat Gamze proves that you can have stunning modern tattoo design with a simple, minimalist approach and a bold accent color. In all of her pieces, there is a fine-line drawing completed in black ink that’s inspired by the natural world. And also within every eye-catching tattoo, there’s a red dot that accompanies it.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.