Tattoo Life Magazine 163

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Tattoo Life Magazine 163 (Novembre/December 2026)

Cover Girl: Ezgi Asikoglu

Originally from Turkey and now based in Florida, Ezgi Asikoglu is a tattoo artist specializing in Colour Realism and Black & Grey. Her own body tells the story of a personal journey through different styles, from Realism and Ornamental to Blackout and a bodysuit project.
Chat at the top with Jeremiah Barba

Raised inside a tattoo studio alongside his mother, legendary artist Kari Barba, Jeremiah Barba has spent nearly thirty years developing his own artistic language. From his private studio in Colorado, he explores Dark Bio Surrealism, blending biomechanics, anatomy and the influence of H.R. Giger.
Alex Shwed – Red and Black in Japanese Tattooing

Born and raised in Moscow, Alex Shwed reinterprets the tradition of Japanese tattooing through a striking palette of red and black. Inspired by Edo-period ukiyo-e prints, his large-scale compositions focus on balance, readability and harmony with the body.
Blanca Meret – Ornament as a Garment Tailored to the Body

Blanca Meret creates ornamental compositions that interact with anatomy, transforming the body through balance, rhythm and movement. From Madrid to the United States, she continues to explore the relationship between aesthetics, meaning and the human form.
Body Story: The Bodysuit of Maria Garcia by Arturo Terol

Tattoo artist Arturo Terol transformed Maria Garcia’s approach to tattooing, turning each new piece into a symbol of memories, shared experiences and important moments in her life.
Portfolio: Tatau – The Exhibition at Museum of World Culture, Gothenburg

The Portfolio features images from Tatau, a photographic exhibition at the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg, exploring tattooing as a universal language of identity, memory and belonging through the stories of women from around the world.
EQ – Tattoos as Frames of Memories

Korean tattoo artist EQ has developed a delicate Micro-Realism style characterized by fine lines, vivid colours and intimate compositions. Working between Seoul and New York, she brings her personal vision of beauty and Korean traditions to the skin.
Gerhard Wiesbeck – Blackwork and Large-Scale Geometric Tattoos

German artist Gerhard Wiesbeck is renowned for his Blackwork and large-scale Geometric tattoos. His approach, known as “Körperkonzepte”, considers the body as a whole, creating compositions designed to enhance its complete form.
Tattoo Shop: Dropout – A Creative Home in the Heart of Copenhagen

Meet Dropout, one of Copenhagen’s most interesting tattoo studios. Founded by Christopher Henriksen and Ruben Jordan Langsted, it was created as a space where tattooing, creativity, professional growth and community come together.
Oash – Baroque and Pre-Raphaelite Influences

Tattoo artist and painter Oash combines Baroque and Pre-Raphaelite influences with a contemporary sensibility. Moving between canvas and skin, his female figures, ornament and emotional imagery reveal an ongoing artistic research rooted in painting.
Tattoo Life Presents the New Travel Tool by Ichibay

Ichibay – Lines and Drawings returns in a new pocket-sized edition. Travel Tool by Ichibay brings together the contents of the original art book and its accompanying booklet of line drawings in a single compact volume.
Tatiana Suarez – Female Emotions and Transformations in Murals

Miami-born artist Tatiana Suarez has developed an unmistakable visual language populated by female figures, nature and symbolism. From illustration to large-scale murals around the world, her work explores identity, vulnerability and transformation, revealing unexpected connections between murals and tattooing.

…and much more in this issue of Tattoo Life!