In May 2026, the capital of Alaska, the city of Juneau, will become the epicenter of North American tattoo culture. A major event will take place here – the True North Tattoo Expo 2026. This is not just an exhibition, but a full-fledged cultural hub that will bring together artists, fans, and tourists from the largest cities on the continent.
US tattoo culture
Colombian Triumph in Atlanta: How Tattoo Artist Luis Miguel Hinestroza Conquers the USA
The modern tattoo industry has long since moved beyond local studios, transforming into a global talent market where borders are erased by the force of true mastery. A prime example of such creative expansion is Luis Miguel Hinestroza, a 35-year-old artist from Medellin, Colombia, whose name is currently actively discussed in US professional circles. Moving to Atlanta about two and a half years ago, he not only changed his location but also transferred the unique cultural code of the Latin American tattoo school to the fertile ground of the American market.
Tattoo Marathon in the USA: Results of Conventions in Atlanta and Cleveland
The February weekend from the 20th to the 22nd became a real test of endurance for body art enthusiasts in the United States. The body art industry experienced a powerful “double blow”: while southern Atlanta plunged into the dark aesthetics of horror at the Days of the Dead Tattoo Expo, industrial Cleveland hosted the eleventh annual Cleveland Tattoo Arts Convention. These events clearly demonstrated how segmented yet cohesive modern tattoo culture has become, uniting fans of classic old school and lovers of radical horror realism under one roof.