Last weekend, New Plymouth (New Zealand) saw the grand return of the Bepanthen New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, traditionally held at the TSB Stadium. Event organizer Brent Taylor gave attendees the simplest advice: “Just come and get tattooed.” The festival is expected to welcome between 4,000 and 6,000 people over two days, despite the challenging economic situation, which experts believe may even contribute to increased interest in smaller tattoos.
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£40,000 and 1600 Hours of Pain: Britain’s Most Tattooed Man Shows Himself Before Transformation
Britain’s tattooing record holder, known as the “Ink King,” has once again found himself in the public spotlight, appearing in a recent television interview. The man, whose body is 100% covered in pigment, including his eyeballs, revealed the details of his journey, which cost him a staggering sum of around £40,000. However, such a radical transformation has elicited a mixed reaction, with many viewers, shocked by his appearance, admitting they preferred to switch off the broadcast.
Ex-boyfriend’s Name Tattoo: How a Bartender Turned ‘Ryan’ into ‘Ryanair’
A 22-year-old bartender from Cheshire, Katie Allan, found a brilliant way to cope with heartbreak and an unwanted tattoo by transforming her ex-boyfriend’s name into the logo of a budget airline. The story, which began with an impulsive bet in November 2024, took an unexpected and viral turn in October 2025 when Katie replaced the name ‘Ryan’ with ‘Ryanair’. This witty cover-up not only freed her from a painful reminder of the past but also turned a personal drama into a comedy hit, garnering hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok.
17th Century Dutch Portrait Hid a Comet Tattoo for 351 Years
Art historical research can bring surprises, even when it comes to canvases that have been in museum collections for decades. Recently, the Amsterdam Museum announced an incredible discovery: on a 17th-century Dutch portrait, dated approximately 1674, what is believed to be the oldest depiction of a tattoo in Dutch painting has been found. This detail, overlooked for 351 years, challenges established notions about tattoo culture in puritanical Protestant Holland.
The Meaning of a Fried Egg Tattoo
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In the world of tattoos, where lions, roses, and mythological subjects dominate, symbols sometimes emerge that, at first glance, seem unexpected and even absurd. A fried egg tattoo is precisely such a phenomenon. However, if you think it’s just a fleeting trend or a joke, you are deeply mistaken. This symbol carries ancient, deeply encoded meanings related to beginnings, nourishment, and stability.
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