From the archive · Events · 22 September 2011

Culture: Tattoo artists come together in Barcelona

Today there are many celebrities who have tattoos. Footballers, actors, actresses do not miss the opportunity to take your body a special image they carry with them at first all his life. It is, for some, an art, and for others, a way of life.

And is that the tattoo world has become a phenomenon. A lot of people like and have some dreams but sometimes are put off due to fear of health conditions and if they do not like in the future, they can remove it. However, today it is increasingly easy to delete if after a few years did not want to have, thanks to new techniques that exist. As more and more people are encouraged.

Barcelona Tattoo Expo is a unique opportunity to meet the world’s top professionals in this technique. According to Mik Garreta, director of the event “is today a sample of what we live on the street: hip-hop, graffiti, pin-ups, skaters, art, rock, swing, fashion, trends …”. ultimately believes that “the tattoo has left its old role as an aesthetic attribute to become an artistic expression. That is why the tattoo coexist with other urban streams and artistic movements to be represented at the Barcelona Tattoo Expo “.

At the XIV International Tattoo Convention in Barcelona, ​​which will take place from September 30 to October 2 can know for a fact if you want pictures that are feasible, even get new ideas. Last year there were over 150 artists and over 12,000 visitors.

These experts, accustomed to “luxury tattoos”, making drawings that can cost 800 euros.Entre tattoo artists that will be available, is the Horishio Japanese, Daruma-Goya, Juan Puente, Black Heart Tattoo, USA; Teneil Garage Ink Tattoo Napoli, Australia and Noble Todd Black Cobra Tattoo, USA

Is an event which brings together a host of new trends and urban expressions: Fashion Pin-Up, Burlesque shows, skate competitions, swing, saxophone battle, exhibits graffiti, painting, breakdancing, rock, jazz, and seminars … to a space of “dibutattoo” for the little ones can enjoy the art of painting the skin.

A good opportunity to discover the world of tattooing from the hands of leading experts in this field. Barcelona Tattoo Expo Hours: 12h to 23h, except on Sunday which ends at 22h. Price: 15 euros, daily entry and 35 euros, credit for 3 days. Location: The Forge. C / Barcelona, ​​2. L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona). More information: http://www.barcelonatattooconvention.com