Author(s): Allan Graves

Tattoo

An up-to-the-minute look at the international vanguard of tattoo artists, including cutting edge blends of disparate art styles and genres The world of tattoo has changed dramatically in the past 10 years, with skin art growing more and more ubiquitous. Together with this, a fantastic group of young new artists from the U.S., Europe, Japan, Brazil, and China are entering the market and redefining the tattoo, adding a mass of cross-cultural influences and meanings. There has been an explosion of creativity, mixing such elements as Hindu and European medievalism, Old Skool with Japanese influences, Mexican Dia de los Muertos with East Coast urban grit, to name only a few. This vibrant and striking new book features the best of these artists, and is a must-have for those looking at getting new work done and tattoo artists looking for fresh inspiration.