The Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan, will be remembered not only for its record attendance and the Kool & the Gang concert, but also for an unpleasant incident that affected the tattoo community. Equipment worth approximately $7,000 was stolen from the tent of Via Grace Studio, which was operating in the event’s art zone. The theft occurred on the night of Sunday to Monday, when the tent was closed, and the Royal Oak Police have already launched an investigation.
Ex-footballer Sean Rigg opens Workhorse Tattoo studio in Stroud
Former professional footballer Sean Rigg, who spent over a decade in English leagues, accumulating over 400 appearances and 52 goals for Forest Green, Newport, AFC Wimbledon, Port Vale, Oxford United, and Bristol Rovers, has opened his own tattoo studio, Workhorse Tattoo, in his hometown of Stroud. The new space is located in the former Swan Inn pub on Union Street – a deliberate choice of location that reflects a shift in British tattoo culture worth discussing further.
Tattoo Trends 2026: What Millennials Are Removing From Their Skin
Tattoo fashion changes as quickly as clothing, only the consequences here can’t be washed out. In 2026, an entire generation of millennials is reconsidering their youthful decisions and increasingly heading to studios not for new work, but for removal of old. A recent B&T survey, reported on September 12, 2026, revealed which specific tattoo motifs cause the most regret and why the reasons are emotional rather than aesthetic.
Detroit Tattoo Artist Offered Free Tattoo for Flock Camera
In New Baltimore, a suburb of Detroit, the owner of The Alien Body Shop tattoo parlor, Steven Jean, posted an offer on Instagram that turned into a viral meme within days. The idea is simple: bring him a Flock system camera and get a tattoo for free. The post was intended as satire on the growing dissatisfaction in the county with city license plate recognition cameras, but the audience took it literally.
K-pop Stars’ Tattoos: Five Most Striking Works
When we think of K-pop, synchronized choreographies, neon music videos, and flawless outfits immediately come to mind. But if you look closer, behind the stage glamour lies another layer – the skin that artists transform into a personal diary. Tattoos were long considered taboo in the industry: agencies strictly monitored the idols’ “clean” image. Today, the picture has changed – young performers openly get symbols on their bodies that tell about their journey, beliefs, and connection with fans. We’ve gathered five works that have become true icons of K-pop tattoo culture.