The modern tattoo industry is experiencing an era where the boundaries between classical fine art and body art have completely blurred. A vivid testament to this trend is the official launch of a signature pigment line by the world-renowned Filipino artist John Eric Basilio. In close collaboration with the technological giant Xtreme Tattoo Inks, the artist has introduced the Basilio Pop Art Set to the world – a collection of ten bold shades that embody his years of experience, unique style, and street pop art philosophy.
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Ban on Blue and Green: How New REACH Rules Will Change British Tattoos
January 2026 will go down in the history of the global tattoo industry as a period of the most significant regulatory upheavals. While artists were adapting to the new post-pandemic realities, legislative bodies in the UK, the European Union, and several US states simultaneously moved to the active phase of implementing strict chemical safety protocols. The main blow fell on the British market, where the updated REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation effectively threatens the existence of the familiar color palette.