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The NYC doctor changing lives by removing gang tattoos for free

From teardrops, swastikas and gang insignia to fresh starts — Dr David Ores is on a quest to change lives by removing bad tattoos from former gang members, ex-convicts and victims of human trafficking - free of charge.

Written by: Alfred Rinaldi

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The Scandinavian tattoo shop handpoking black humour

Deepwood Tattoo — Chris Magnusson of Deepwood Tattoo talks DIY tattoo guns and getting paid to draw stupid things in Northern Europe.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

Art

Artist Clayton Patterson on 20 years of the tattoo fair that changed Europe

Two decades of Wildstyle — When Wildstyle began in 1995, European tattoo culture was barely visible. Rebel artist and photographer Clayton Patterson explains how two decades of touring with Wildstyle has helped win the culture the respect it deserves.

Written by: Clayton Patterson

Culture

Paul Hewitt is taking barberlife worldwide

Electric photography show at 71a: 29-30 July — With one eye on tradition and one eye on the future, Paul Hewitt’s AONO lifestyle brand is fusing barbering, tattoo and streetwear culture to bring people together.

Written by: Alex King

Art

Berlin Tattoo

Artisan Ink — Body art is going avant-garde, thanks to a new generation of Berlin-based tattooists who see a canvas where others see skin.

Written by: Cinnamon Nippard

Culture

Kids Love Ink

HUCK Indies Pilot — A pilot episode to new video series HUCK Indies featuring East London custom tattoo studio, Kids Love Ink.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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