Tattoos have been around for centuries. From Cambodian monks who were tattooed with symbols of their beliefs, to Pacific Islanders who used tattoos to display respect for their Gods and attract good health. Towards the 1800s, tattoos started being used as an art form by British sailors who adorned their bodies with tattoos showing off their lovers, birthing the pin-up girl and the iconic old school tattoo era. Fast forward a couple of hundred years and itās hard to find someone who hasnāt decorated their body with a tattoo or two. From minimal linear designs to intricate shaded pieces, tattooing has truly taken on its own world. Whether youāre already a walking artwork yourself or looking to get your first inking, hereās a few of our fave artists out there at the moment. Soju Princess Hot on the tails of her residency here at ISLA, how could we not include our sis Soju Princess? Yvonne is a self confessed āMolotov cocktail in an ocean of professionalsā. We love the way she blends linear minimalism with quirky designs like this dragon, banana man, and T-Rex.
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Soto Gang Manuela Soto, aka Soto Gang isnāt just a tattoo artist, sheās also one hell of a woman with some seriously sick nails too. Her artwork gives us sexy anime vibes and is the perfect blend of cute but bad-ass. We love this cowgirl babe and bad-bitch street girl chica, and we're totally inspired by Anouska Anastasiaās soto-nails.
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Ruda Alina Resident of our neighbours @future_berlin, Alina Ruda blends quirky designs with colour and textured lines. Her designs evoke fun and childhood reminiscence, from this skateboarding dog, to a tiger with lady legs.
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Rozita Tattoo A regular here at ISLA, Rozita has really made a name for themself in the Berlin tattoo scene. Riding the wave of the popular hand-poke tattoos, Rozitaās are both abstract and emotionally evocative. Check out their work over at @fantasy_berlin, a queer tattoo collective serving up some seriously weird and wonderful designs.
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Madame Buraka Designer of the ISLA logo and international tattoo and photography sensation, Madam BurakaĀ describes herself as ānot a womanā but āa worldā, and we couldnāt agree more. Her designs are slick, sensual, and instantly recognisable, from her depictions of the female form to animal and lettering collages.
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