tattoo art and design (30 articles)
'zombie boy' rick genest, most tattooed model, has died aged 32
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model, actor and artist, rick genest - otherwise known as 'zombie boy' because of his striking tattooed appearance - held guinness world records for his heavy inking.
model, actor and artist, rick genest - otherwise known as 'zombie boy' because of his striking tattooed appearance - held guinness world records for his heavy inking.
soundwave augmented reality tattoos let you listen to your body art
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the interactive body art by LA-based startup skin motion works with an app that creates tattoo designs from audio clips and plays them back in real time
the interactive body art by LA-based startup skin motion works with an app that creates tattoo designs from audio clips and plays them back in real time
steven burton digitally deletes the tattoos of ex-gang members
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the poignant project demonstrates two conflicting yet compelling visions of ex-gang members' true identity.
the poignant project demonstrates two conflicting yet compelling visions of ex-gang members' true identity.
minima rebrands TATTOO.PL with a focus on simplicity, art & human beings
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the new communication strategy and visual identity are far from the dark, stereotypical depictions of a tattoo studio.
the new communication strategy and visual identity are far from the dark, stereotypical depictions of a tattoo studio.
john yuyi tattoos social media symbols to snapshot our online infatuations
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the images emphasize our obsession with social media by affixing digital symbols to the human body as temporary tattoos.
the images emphasize our obsession with social media by affixing digital symbols to the human body as temporary tattoos.
french designers realize robotic tattoo technology with autodesk
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pierre emm and johan da silveira have created tatoué, an industrial robot arm that can autonomously draw intricate tattoos on humans.
pierre emm and johan da silveira have created tatoué, an industrial robot arm that can autonomously draw intricate tattoos on humans.
chaotic moon's tattoo circuits integrate unnoticeable wearable technology into daily life
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the ‘tech tats’ bio-wearable would tie everything into one package to analyze early symptoms of a fever, vital signs and heart rate to inform the patient that they’re »
the ‘tech tats’ bio-wearable would tie everything into one package to analyze early symptoms of a fever, vital signs and heart rate to inform the patient that they’re getting sick.
jakub pollág's personal tattoo machine lets you complete your own body art
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presented at this year’s edition of designblok, the tool allows individuals to permanently mark their own skin, or that of a friend.
presented at this year’s edition of designblok, the tool allows individuals to permanently mark their own skin, or that of a friend.
VivaLnk digital tattoo unlocks Moto X phone
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the nickel-sized digital tattoo unlocks your mobile Moto X with a simple touch of your phone to the adhesive design without the need to type in your password or PIN -- making »
the nickel-sized digital tattoo unlocks your mobile Moto X with a simple touch of your phone to the adhesive design without the need to type in your password or PIN -- making logging in more secure and a lot faster.
i tradizionali tattoo recipes are applied onto arm for cooking
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not only does the project reference the gesture of rolling up one's sleeves, it also helps the cook to remember the recipe.
not only does the project reference the gesture of rolling up one's sleeves, it also helps the cook to remember the recipe.
guet administers ink in mesmerizing slow motion tattoo footage
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the short film captures the hypnotizing movement of the gun's pointed needle carefully delivering liquid color as it punctures the skin.
the short film captures the hypnotizing movement of the gun's pointed needle carefully delivering liquid color as it punctures the skin.
preserved stick-and-poke prison tattoos reveal secret criminal code
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the series was motivated by the aim to decipher the hidden language between prisoners by looking closely at repeated symbols and motifs.
the series was motivated by the aim to decipher the hidden language between prisoners by looking closely at repeated symbols and motifs.
austin tott pairs tiny tattoos with parallel landscapes
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illustrating small-scale bicycles, little trees and envelopes onto the arm, austin tott then holds up the hand amongst various landscapes, sets and scenes, which thematically »
illustrating small-scale bicycles, little trees and envelopes onto the arm, austin tott then holds up the hand amongst various landscapes, sets and scenes, which thematically parallel each drawing.
le sphinx tattoos 25 limited edition J+B whiskey bottles
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presented in rough black wooden box, the individually designed bottles were wrapped in a human skin-colored latex and then tattooed onto using a sharp needle.
presented in rough black wooden box, the individually designed bottles were wrapped in a human skin-colored latex and then tattooed onto using a sharp needle.
MR X short film by alex nicholson
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duncan X's tattoos come to life as he explains the stories behind them.
duncan X's tattoos come to life as he explains the stories behind them.
augmented reality GIF tattoo uses RFID chip for viewing
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a glass capsule the size of a grain of sand stores the information of an augmented reality tattoo viewable exclusively by smartphone.
a glass capsule the size of a grain of sand stores the information of an augmented reality tattoo viewable exclusively by smartphone.
tattoo infographic by paul marcinkowski
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polish designer paul marcinkowski produced this infographic about tattoos that appears to have been inked onto his upper body.
polish designer paul marcinkowski produced this infographic about tattoos that appears to have been inked onto his upper body.
banana tattoo portraits
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the cut allows air to reach the fruit and the signed peel turns brown.
the cut allows air to reach the fruit and the signed peel turns brown.
steed taylor: galloon road tattoo
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the work is governed by a distinctly symbolic element, celebrating the first legally acknowledged homosexual troops by entwining their names in the distinctive artwork.
the work is governed by a distinctly symbolic element, celebrating the first legally acknowledged homosexual troops by entwining their names in the distinctive artwork.
tattooed bananas
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using a technique similar to that of pointillism, the skin of the fruit is punctured with a pin whereby 'masterpieces' become visible as the banana naturally browns.
using a technique similar to that of pointillism, the skin of the fruit is punctured with a pin whereby 'masterpieces' become visible as the banana naturally browns.
london cityscape drawn on a human canvas
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a music video has been imagined by UK creatives emily+tom and cat roissiter to be a real-time illustration of the life and architecture typical to london drawn on the torso of an »
a music video has been imagined by UK creatives emily+tom and cat roissiter to be a real-time illustration of the life and architecture typical to london drawn on the torso of an unknown man.
tattooed poster by the chaos crew
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'... we interwove the most important events of 2011 into one huge tattoo. history was inked onto calfskin to promote the art of tattooing in its most authentic form - on real »
'... we interwove the most important events of 2011 into one huge tattoo. history was inked onto calfskin to promote the art of tattooing in its most authentic form - on real skin.' - chaos crew
tattoo electronics
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the electronics system mounts on the skin like a temporary tattoo, usable in medical diagnostics; brain, heart and muscle activity monitoring; computer gaming; and covert »
the electronics system mounts on the skin like a temporary tattoo, usable in medical diagnostics; brain, heart and muscle activity monitoring; computer gaming; and covert communications.
custom tattoo machines by norm at will rise studio in LA
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norm's custom tattoo machines, like this model featuring a gucci print, are both art objects and high-performance work tools.
norm's custom tattoo machines, like this model featuring a gucci print, are both art objects and high-performance work tools.
paper tattoo by jacob dahlstrup
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the artist uses a tattooing machine like a pen on heavy water color paper and creates a three-dimensional line.
the artist uses a tattooing machine like a pen on heavy water color paper and creates a three-dimensional line.
LEGO tattoo pilot pen ads
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barcelona advertising agency grey's, ad campaign for pilot features a series of tattooed LEGO mini-figures.
barcelona advertising agency grey's, ad campaign for pilot features a series of tattooed LEGO mini-figures.
augmented reality tattoo
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we have been following the development of augmented reality for a while now and this tattoo is one of the most unusual applications
we have been following the development of augmented reality for a while now and this tattoo is one of the most unusual applications
transforming tattoos by philips
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the project forecasts the future of tattoos. it re-imagines tattoos as interactive and transforming objects that extend their representative properties to a new level.
the project forecasts the future of tattoos. it re-imagines tattoos as interactive and transforming objects that extend their representative properties to a new level.
