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Tattoo knowledge, history, culture, craft & personal expression. Explore the stories, symbols, traditions & practical knowledge behind tattooing, with deep-dive articles from the community and the INKED VICE team.

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Traditional Tattooing

The World’s Oldest Tattoo Shops

Explore five historic tattoo shops still operating today, from Montreal and Long Beach to Hong Kong, Copenhagen and Jerusalem, and the artists preserving them.

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Jon

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Doc Price: A Life in British Tattooing

Explore Doc Price’s life in British tattooing, his traditional work, connections to other tattooers and the legacy of his Plymouth studio.

Portrait of Edgar

Edgar

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