The Magazine's recent piece on Maori tattoos prompted a worldwide response from readers also sporting tribal ink. Whether in homage to a homeland or a decision based on style, all come with a story.

now through August 27, is old school. While the popularization of tattoo culture has dramatically shifted the landscape of body art in Western cultures over the last three decades -- thanks to ...

Two new exhibits opened to the public Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. "Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects," which runs through April 30, features 20 different collections, ranging ...

"If I learn, I can pass this knowledge on to people. This is how our dying art will be revived again." SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Tattooing is a decorative form of art used by people to adorn their body. It has today become a form of fashion statement but it entails its history from the fourth and fifth century BC in Eurasia ...

Centuries before rockstars and celebrities, tattoos were used by tribal men and women across the world, whether it was the Maoris of New Zealand or the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh, to mark out ...

Deciding to get a new tattoo is a huge commitment. There's a lot to consider, from the artist you'll choose to the placement on your body to deciding whether to go full color tattoo or classic black ...