Inkredible! Hundreds of tattoo fans flock to annual convention in Milan celebrating the best of body art
- More than 400 hundred tattoo artists were seen taking to the Milano Tattoo Convention from February 8-10
- International event, now in its 24th year, sees admirers from across the globe display their flair for body ink
- Convention also played host to an exhibition exploring the history of the tattoo industry from its birth in 1990s
Body art enthusiasts descended upon the city of Milan in Italy over the weekend to take part in a three day international tattoo event.
More than 400 hundred tattoo artists were seen taking to the Milano Tattoo Convention from February 8-10 to celebrate the world of body ink and its expanding history.
The international event, which is now in its 24th year, also saw the tattoo admirers from across the globe display their flair for body ink through their colourful and elaborate designs.
From body art enthusiasts observing the myriad of designs on display to others witnessing their favourite tattoo artists at work, the event, which was born in 1995, is among the first in the world to bring together artists and body art admirers from around the world.
The convention also played host to an exhibition exploring the history of the tattoo industry from its birth in the early 1900s to today.
Among the artists making an appearance at the popular event was GAKKIN, an artist known for his unique blackwork style, and the Sons of Anarchy star and tattoo artist David Labrava.
Tattoo enthusiasts observe the multitude of designs on display at the Milano Tattoo Convention in Italy. The three day event was held from February 8-10
A tattoo artist uses his needle to apply a new design to a recipient's neck. The artist was one of many congregating at the international tattoo event
Body art admirers (left and right) receive new additions to their body art designs during the tattoo event in Italy this weekend
One person at the international convention is seen sitting with their arm outstretched as they receive a new tattoo on their arm
The event saw tattoo admirers from far and wide descend upon Milan's streets to see their favourite tattoo artists at work
A man stands in front of body art enthusiasts at the international convnetion as his tattoo artist inks his new design on his back
More than 400 tattoo artists were at the Milano Tattoo Convention in Italy. The event saw hundreds arrive to receive a fresh new design on their skin
A tattoo artist outlines his new design at the international convention. The event, which was born in 1995, is among the first in the world to bring together artists and body art enthusiasts from around the world
Also available at the convention were a myriad of new and innovative designs for body art enthusiasts to choose from
A woman stands on a platform as two tattoo artists carefully draw on her new body ink. The event is now in its 24th year
A man, fully inked with tattoos from his neck down, stands in front of the camera's at the international tattoo event in Italy
A tattoo artist applies ink to the arm of a body art admirer. The event saw hundreds of body ink enthusiasts descend upon the city of Milan
A man sits patiently in a chair while his tattoo artist gets to work and applies his new black ink design to his back
A body art enthusiast displays his colourful tattooed back during this year's Milano Tattoo Convention in Italy
Comments 0
Share what you think
No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards.
What's your view?
Be the first to comment...