Moth Hollow Tattoo Studio Opens in Greenfield

Две женщины-тату-мастера, Кайли Мейсон и Кристин О'Коннор, стоят рядом в желтой комнате тату-студии Moth Hollow Tattoo Studio в Гринфилде. Обе улыбаются в камеру, на руках у них заметны черные full-sleeve татуировки, у одной также тату на шее. На

A new point on the local tattoo culture map has appeared on Main Street in Greenfield. Kylee Mason and Kristyn O’Connor have opened Moth Hollow Tattoo Studio at 207 Main St., and from now on, city residents no longer need to travel to neighboring areas to get something personal and meaningful inked on their skin. The studio opened on August 28, and both founders call this step the realization of a long-held dream.

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Scandal with a tattoo request for Apo Whang-od in Kalinga

Пожилая женщина Apo Whang-od с седыми волосами в пучке, в чёрной одежде и бусами, держит деревянный инструмент для татуировки баток; на её предплечье видна традиционная каллингская татуировка с геометрическими узорами

In the municipality of Tinglayan, Kalinga province in the Philippines, a question of cultural etiquette has been raised after a foreign traveler reportedly insisted that the legendary mambabatok Apo Whang-od give him a tattoo on an intimate part of his body. The incident occurred in barangay Buscalan and has prompted an official response from local authorities, who reminded tourists and content creators that batok is a living sacred tradition, not a social media entertainment.

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Ronan Keating’s Children Drew His Tattoos: What Happened

Ронан Кийтинг в голубой рубашке с закатанными рукавами показывает татуировки на обоих предплечьях, рядом жена Синед Далтон в белой рубашке и розовой кепке и двое детей на фоне городского канала

When a celebrity gets a tattoo, it’s almost always a reason for discussion online. But when young children are involved in the process, literally drawing what will later be inked into the skin, the story goes beyond a typical post. This is exactly what happened with Ronan Keating and his son Jack Keating: father and son had a home “tattoo day” and invited a tattoo artist right into their house. Ronan, who has been collecting tattoos for a long time, was bolder than usual this time – he handed over part of the sketch to his children Cooper and Coco. The result was tear-jerkingly touching.

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EU Court: Tattoo Ban Discriminates Against Women in Italian Police

Ноги женщины в лаймовом лаке на пальцах, сидящей на светлом паркетном полу; на стопе и голени — чёрные орнаментальные татуировки в стиле line art с мандаловыми и растительными мотивами

A small flower on the shin turned out to be stronger than the entire competitive portfolio. In Italy, a woman with the initials HG was barred from entering the police solely because her tattoo was visible through her skirt in her ceremonial uniform. Now, case C-320/25 has reached the EU Court, and Advocate General Tamara Capeta, in her opinion of September 11, 2026, directly stated: such selection rules can be considered discrimination based on sex. For tattoo culture, this is a rare instance where personal body art becomes the subject of a European legal dispute about equality.

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Ukrainian tattoo artist Milli Mitnik opened a studio in Ireland

Молодая женщина со светлыми волосами в чёрной блузе и многослойной цепочке стоит в студии на фоне белой стены с четырьмя сертификатами в чёрных рамках; это украинская тату-мастер Милли Митник.

When Lyudmila “Milli” Mitnik left Odesa amidst the Russian invasion, her main baggage wasn’t suitcases, but twelve years of practice in tattoo art. In Ireland, she first learned the language by watching cartoons like “Steven Universe” and “The Last Airbender,” and then found what helped her put herself back together: her own studio on Main Street in the town of Birr, County Offaly. Today, it is one of two tattoo parlors in the village, attracting clients from Tullamore, Clara, Athlone, and Mayo for sessions.

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