Tattoo ethnographer and filmmaker dedicated to documenting the world of tattooing through culture, history, and human connection. My work takes me across continents to uncover how tattoos shape identity, carry tradition, and tell the stories of the people behind the needle.
Through my projects Inked Abroad, Life Beyond Ink, and The Halls of Ink, I explore tattooing as both an ancient language and a modern art form. I spend time inside studios, villages, and homes around the world, filming the artists who keep these traditions alive. Each film dives deep into their journeys, their heritage, and the meaning behind their work.
The Vision
My goal is to build the largest tattoo anthropology museum in the world in order to help preserve tattoo history forever. All of these projects I am building are part of the much larger picture of The Halls of Ink, which is the museum and preservation concept.
This channel is my archive, a growing collection of tattoo history, artistry, and culture told through film. My mission is to preserve the stories of tattoo artists and traditions before they fade from memory.
Why I Built This Directory
I built this directory because I spent the last 6 years studying and documenting the best artists around the world. I found it very difficult sometimes to find artists since there were very limited resources, and the ones that existed were not helpful.
I created my own personal archive of tattooers I documented and recommend, and then figured out how to build this platform for you, so you can easily find the world's greatest tattooers, studios, and conventions. As this site expands, there will be many more resources coming as the world's best tattoo guide.
I hope you find it useful, and please always reach out if you have suggestions or need anything.
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This is for anyone who wants to support my work directly. Your support allows me to dedicate my full time to documenting tattoo culture around the world, creating in-depth documentaries on the world's best tattoo artists, preserving tattoo history, and building resources that help people discover great artists globally.
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