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The Beauty Of Boldness
2023 INKED COVER GIRL ETCHING HER STORY INTO THE WORLD. ONE INKED CHAPTER AT A TIME. The sultry and adventurous 2023 Inked Cover Girl hails from the heart of Colorado but recently traded the mountains for the electrifying skyline of Chicago. At 28, s
Inked5 min readIntelligence (AI) & Semantics
The Intelligent Tattoos of Tomorrow
It was the 1950's. You walked into a back-alley store that was a cross between an old-fashioned soda parlor and a barber shop. It was a space that holds more evidence of old than new with plenty to marvel at. Checkerboard vinyl floors, exposed brick
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Man On A mission
David Yarrow is recognized as one of the best-selling fine art photographers in the world. David's evocative and immersive photography of life on earth is most distinctive and has earned him an ever-growing following amongst art collectors. His limit
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Sink Or Swim
You may not know much about Conyers, Georgia, or a guy named Jaten Dimsdale, but the American singersongwriter Teddy Swims will let you know who he is, and what it sounds like when you earn your musical chops playing Hip Hop, R&B, Metal, PopPunk, Cou
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cult Ure -
Faction Studio 1 & IWC Collab Ltd. As their first joint project for their new collaboration, Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen and highquality ski maker The Faction Collective have introduced a new set of freestyle skis with a luminesc
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INK & INDULGE
Europe, like much of our world, is crawling witli fast-paced urban energy. A continent best known for enchanting history and enlightened art, it's no wonder it has evolved into a cherished home for creatives and small business owners alike. Anyone wi
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Luxurious LUGGAGE
Travel experts predict that this will be a banner year for travel, both domestically and internationally, so naturally, wherever your travels take you, you'll want your luggage to be as stylish as your wardrobe. You'll also want it to be durable enou
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Beauty And Darkness
What do you get when you have a controlling father, a strict and secluded Rastafarian upbringing, six Street Skateboarding World Championships, 13 Summer X Games gold medals, three ESPY awards, total domination of Olympic qualifying for Paris 2024, a
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Psychedelic Visionary Art In Ink
Alex Grey is renowned for his multi-dimensional depictions of the body, exploring anatomical, psychic, and spiritual forces. For nearly five decades, his art has centered on consciousness and psychedelic visionary experiences. Grey and his lifelong p
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Forged In Steel
It's been one hell of a ride and it's far from over. Paul TeutuJ Sr. has spent over 50 years building bikes and bending metal. He started building bikes in his senior year of high school and never really stopped. Paul came from an extremely abusive h
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PUBLISHER Darrin Austin VP OF ECOMMERCE Jami Pearlman VP OF PRINT MEDIA Toby Thompson VP OF DIGITAL MEDIA Nicole Martinez VP OF ADVERTISING Christa Lebar CREATIVE DIRECTOR/CONTENT Ian Sami Hajar VIDEO EDITORS Sammy Martel SOCIAL MEDIA Julia Cancilla/
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letter From The Editor
As we approach the final issue of the year, we are thrilled to present you with an eclectic mix of features that capture the diverse essence of contemporary tattoo culture, “Ink& Indulge” takes us on a journey through Europe, unveiling the continent'
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The Qannati Quest
Bespoke jewelry is a beautiful adornment, and the human connection to these handmade treasures is unexplainable. But imagine: what if the accessories we wear could not only incorporate an aesthetic quality but offer a snapshot of our beloved memories
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The Future Of IN-EAR COMPUTING
In-ear computing (yes, you read that correctly) may not only be the future of streaming music, but also part of how you interact with an ever more connected world. Imagine owning in-ear monitors (that's audiophile geekspeak for wireless earbuds or IE
Inked5 min readMental Health
Mind, Body, And Business
A 2012 head-on motorcycle collision in Thailand hospitalized Ryan Duey for three weeks with severe injuries. Instead of viewing the near-death experience as a setback, Duey embraced it as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Through healing
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Son Of A Sinner
It’s a cold November morning in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, when Jelly Roll and I are finally able to connect for our interview. Just a few days prior, the rapper-singer was the toast of Nashville on the red carpet of the Country Music Awards, and bef
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Culture
M. Night Shyamalan, one of the world’s most divisive directors, still has his foot on the gas pedal as he announces his newest horror film “Knock at the Cabin,” set to release in February 2023. While not all of his material has landed the way he may
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A Cut Above
Home can be a tricky place. True to the idiom, home can be the place that will always be in your heart—the place you are most comfortable, where you can be your true self. But your hometown can also be a trap, especially for the ambitious. Victor Fon
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Leader Of The Pack
As a touring entertainer and the first female cast member of “Jackass,” Rachel Wolfson is a force to be reckoned with. The Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian is known for her quick-witted humor and fearlessness, especially when it comes to tackling
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Bert Tattoo
follow: @tat2_bert Bert likes the dark side of life. His tattoos are black, his clothes are black, and the tattoos he likes to do are black. Ever since he started drawing with pen and pencil, Bert has excelled at creating monochromatic art. These day
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Jk
follow: @jks.tatts People often talk about how a tattoo pops off of the skin, but the real sign of a well-done tattoo is the way it blends into the natural flow of the body. This is especially true of black-and-grey realism. An expertly crafted black
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Señor Santos
Arcángel’s success is not limited to one genre. His slick rap flow made the Dominican-American icon an OG in the reggaeton music scene and a pioneer of Latin trap music. Drawing from over 20 years in the industry, Arcángel is embracing his legacy in
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Inkwell
Hey there, Welcome to the Groundbreakers Issue! This time around we’re turning our eye towards people who have upturned the apple cart in one way or another, paving the way for an exciting new future. You may not know Matt Zingler’s name, but you sur
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A Touch Of Screaming
“Before the internet, how did we all hear the rumor that [Marilyn] Manson removed a rib to suck his own dick?” wonders Ash Costello, frontwoman of SoCal rock band New Years Day. Since the age of Myspace and Friendster, NYD have been putting themselve
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Life In Full Color
All it takes is one lone wolf’s vibrant vision to inject color into the lives of millions. For California-raised Remi Wolf, that vision comes in the form of funky pop sounds, an infinite wardrobe of flashy attire, and bizarre lyrics that’ll make your
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Sebastian
follow: @sebastian_tattoo Anime is filled with movement and flashing colors—the kind of imagery that inspires tattoo artists but is also incredibly difficult to replicate in the form of a static piece of body art. For nearly two decades, Sebastian ha
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THE LIFE OF the Suga Show
Petr Yan was supposed to bring Sean O’Malley down to earth. That was the hunch, anyway. Built like a cartoon wiseguy in a souped-up 5-foot-7 frame, the Russian Yan had crushed plenty of the top bantamweights before heading into the pair’s bout at UFC
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Building the Disney World of Hip-Hop
Matt Zingler knows a lot about curating a standout festival experience and encouraging the creativity of others. We let him speak for himself: Inked: People know you for your work as a co-founder of Rolling Loud, but I don’t think our readers know as
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Anthonoy Deligio
follow: @ant_tatts If Anthony Deligio was a better-behaved child he may have never become a tattoo artist. You see, when young Deligio would act up, his mother would send him to his room to contemplate what he had done. That was when he started drawi
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Art From The Heart
Hearts are among the most ubiquitous images we see in our daily lives. From playing cards to emoji to the chalky candy we pretend to enjoy eating on Valentine’s Day and the I Love New York shirts hawked in Times Square, hearts are everywhere. And tha
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