The 15th annual Atlanta Tattoo Festival

The latest trends in tattooing, as well as some ancient techniques, are the big draw at the 15th annual Atlanta Tattoo Festival, where dozens of the world’s most well-known tattoo artists will display and demonstrate their artwork.

In some cases, they may even tattoo you, if you dare.

Highlights from this year’s roster of talent include Pili Mo'o, who is known as the "Tufinga Tatau," or "traditional tatau master," who has traveled from the Canary Islands for live demonstrations of the traditional Marquesian and Polynesian tattoo style.

The three-day event features seminars, vendors and a poolside bikini contest.

New this year is the addition of live music with Six Shot Revival, Kadense, and Killer and the Savage. Other highlights include a book talk and signing with Crazy Philadelphia Eddie, a noted tattoo artist who has chronicled his life in six volumes, beginning with his start at Coney Island, where tattoos cost 50 cents apiece in 1952.

“These are not your everyday tattoos and definitely nothing like the heart with ‘mom’ written on it,” festival director Jennifer Reyes said. “Some artists are so specialized, focusing for example on just underwater sea creatures or mechanical drawings. The tattoos will absolutely blow your mind.”

Event preview

15th annual Atlanta Tattoo Festival

3 p.m. to midnight June 3-4; noon to 7 p.m. June 5. Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Perimeter Northwest, 6345 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta. One-, two- and three-day passes for $20, $30 and $40. 18 and under admitted free. www.atlantatattooartsfestival.com.


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Last Rites Announcement

Last Rites Reborn!

Join us to celebrate
July 22nd through 24th


Last Rites is proud to announce a very exciting point in its evolution. We are now becoming more of a destination than ever before as we are now undergoing a major makeover. We are literally gutting our space, knocking down almost every wall and rebuilding from the ground up.

Not only will we be expanding our overall square footage, but we are flipping the entire layout altogether and giving Last Rites Gallery utmost prominence and increased space for a better viewing experience. And of course, the Last Rites Tattoo Theatre's new set design will surely take the client’s experience to new dark realms like never before.

Aside from a more elegant dark décor throughout, Paul is adding some new surprises that are sure to inspire even the most unsuspecting guest. The all new Last Rites will truly live up to the commitment of furthering it's notoriously dark and haunting yet equally warm and inviting atmosphere that makes it so unique. Last Rites is and always will be a true sanctuary for all that share a like-minded appreciation for art that originates from the dark side of the human condition.

As Last Rites steps boldly across this threshold, One can expect to see a greater focus on support for our familiars in the art community with the development of painting and tattoo seminars from notable artists, live painting events and gatherings, artist roundtable discussions, a completely new and innovative online community and of course, let's not forget those surprises we mentioned!

Join us in celebrating this new era for Last Rites
The Grand Reincarnation Weekend

Friday July 22nd
Chet Zar and Craig LaRotonda Opening Reception
~ The inaugural exhibition for the all new Last Rites Gallery ~

Saturday, July 23rd
Unveiling Party for the all new Tattoo Theatre.
~ Come help us launch the new Last Rites ~

Entertainment, refreshments, giveaways, prizes and more!

Sunday, July 24th
Live painting sessions throughout the day.
~ With the Last Rites family of artists (artists TBA) ~

Watch master painters bring their works to life!


Please stay tuned for more details & announcements.

Last Rites is located at 511 West 33rd Street - suite 3N | NY, NY 10001


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