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Ink, Studs & Feathers: The Philadelphia Tattoo Festival returns

30 January 2024 Fernando Gaxiola

Hosted by Villain Arts in 28 cities, the tattoo festival attracts artists and vendors from across the country

New ink and new perspectives symbolize personal growth

07 December 2021 Samantha Brennan

A student describes her relationship with self-love through the meaning behind her new tattoo.

Students defy traditional workplace appearance

24 September 2019 Alesia Bani

Some students with body modifications balance self-expression with professional standards.

The inked-up lifestyle

08 February 2011 Cara Stefchak

Tattoo-covered artists and curious patrons shared their love of inked skin at the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention. After taking a glance at her exterior, one would never guess Rose Banks has a fear of needles.

TTN Slideshow: Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention

07 February 2011 Walbert Young

Slideshow by TTN photographers Brad Larrison, Kate McCann and Walbert Young

The Sheraton Philadelphia Center City Hotel hosted the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention from February 4th to 6th. The Convention featured tattoo artists from around the country, as well as several local burlesque and sideshow acts.

Eliminating little crusties

26 April 2010

Tattoos and piercings can get a little gross. With the permanence factor and bacterial infections, Sarah Sanders isn’t sure she wants to get inked.

Ink legends help museum open exhibit

05 May 2009 John Stish

Philadelphia celebrates the premiere of the Independence Seaport Museum’s new exhibit, “Skin & Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor,” with tattoo legends and historians.