In South African Ferndale, a suburb of Randburg, the creative path rarely runs straight. Tyric Nqovela, known in the tattoo community as Ty, is proof of this. A man who once sat at the drawing board now works with a needle and brush, turning skin and canvas into his main fields for experimentation. His story is not just the biography of a master, but a vivid snapshot of how the street culture of Jowill continues to fuel the new wave of the country’s tattoo scene.
The History of Tattoos in Estonia: Oskar Poll’s Research
Tattooing has long ceased to be a mark of marginality and has become a full-fledged object of academic study. In Estonia, this issue is being addressed by Oskar Poll, a master with ten years of experience, who is simultaneously conducting scientific research on the history of local tattoo culture. His observations show how, over several decades, not only the set of motifs has changed, but also the very social context in which people decide to get a tattoo.
The Evolution of Tattoos in Estonia: From Soviet Anchors to 90s Studios
In Estonia, tattoos have ceased to be a marginal sign and have become an object of academic interest. This is according to Oskar Poll, a tattoo artist and researcher of local tattoo culture, who has been working in a studio for about ten years and simultaneously studying how motifs, techniques, and the profession of tattoo artist itself have transformed over the past decades. Poll received his bachelor’s degree in graphic arts from the Estonian Academy of Arts, and dedicated both his bachelor’s and master’s theses to the history of tattooing in Estonia. He is now developing the topic in his doctoral dissertation, and it is this scientific perspective that allows him to see the bigger picture beyond just a craftsman working with skin.
Tyla from The Block got a Domain logo tattoo on her ankle
Tyla, a contestant from the fifth house of The Block 2026 season, has finally kept her word and got a tattoo of the Domain logo on her ankle – a sponsor of the show. The minimalist green symbol now sits alongside her existing Crown Casino design on her foot and fits into her personal collection, which boasts over thirty tattoos across her body.
Arm tattoo helped reunite family after 35 years of separation
In one of the nursing homes in the state of Himachal Pradesh, an elderly woman named Pramila was in contact with her own family for the first time in 35 years. The conversation with relatives from the state of Odisha took place via video link on Tuesday, September 28, 2026. Pramila owes the fact that this story even had a continuation to a tattoo on her forearm – a traditional pattern in the Odia language, which became the main reference point for investigators. A rare and illustrative case where body adornment turned into a living document that returned a person to their родной круг.