从水彩的流动性到点刺工作的一丝不苟,再到现实主义的美丽细节,各种风格的纹身让创造性大放异彩。无论是纹在私密的地方,还是显眼的地方,每一个纹身都有自己的故事。在乌克兰和土耳其,纹身代表着政治宣言。如今,**的艺术家环游世界,仅仅通过社交媒体阻止纹身预约工作。纹身可以是一种生活方式。就像针头把油墨注入皮肤一样,书中介绍的这些艺术家将生命注入了现在的纹身文化。
Modern-day passion, tangible tradition, and striking creativity: trace how tattooing continues to evolve in the follow up to Forever. From the fluidity of watercolor to the meticulous nature of dotwork to the stunning detail of realism, the various styles of tattooing allow creativity to flourish. And whether inked in a clandestine spot or showcased visibly, every piece has its story. In Ukraine and Turkey, tattoos are political statements. Today, celebrated artists travel the world, organizing appointments exclusively via social media. Tattooing can be a way of life. Following the success of Forever: The New Tattoo, this volume further tracks the scene's inventiveness and originality as tattoos emerge from subculture obscurity. Just as the needle infuses the skin with ink, the artists profiled here infuse life into current tattoo culture. Forever Now explores their unique stories and iconic work whilst creating a comprehensive narrative of this dynamic and enduring scene.







