Tattoos

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From Irezumi to REACH: how pigment history is shaping the future of tattoo color

Short version: Edo‑era Japan fell in love with a new blue, ukiyo‑e artists turbocharged it, and Irezumi evolved a visual language that still powers modern bodysuits. Fast‑forward: Europe’s REACH rules now limit thousands of chemicals in inks. That doesn’t kill color—it pushes smarter chemistry, better labeling, and a deeper understanding of what’s in the bottle. Your […]

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tattoo ai debate

AI, authorship & style: who owns a tattoo in 2025?

TL;DR. You own your skin. Your artist usually owns the copyright in the design—unless you both signed something that says otherwise. Courts increasingly say it’s OK to show tattoos when you license your likeness (think athletes in video games). “Style” itself isn’t protected by copyright. And when AI is involved, the law draws a bright line: purely AI‑generated

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butterfly tattoo

Butterfly Hand Tattoo – Symbolism, Style & Why It Never Goes Out of Fashion

Few tattoos are as timeless as the butterfly. It’s delicate but powerful, colorful yet bold, and it carries a symbolism that keeps it popular generation after generation. In the image above, we see a striking blue butterfly tattoo placed on the hand, paired with the word LOVE inked across the fingers. Subtle? Not at all. Effective? Absolutely. Why Butterflies?

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