World’s Hottest Tattoo Artists at International Tattoo Expo

1 February, 2012

World’s Hottest Tattoo Artists Strut Their Stuff at International Tattoo and Art Expo

All that is hot and hip about urban street culture will be on show at New Zealand’s International Tattoo and Art Expo this month, including the world’s best tattoo and graffiti artists, along with Mixed Marshall Arts (MMA) and Muay Thai, musicians and tattoo enthusiasts Tiki Taane and I am Giant, and a chance to see the international debut of the New Zealand Roller Derby team.

After the success of the 2011 Expo at Claudeland’s Event Centre in Hamilton, which was attended by thousands, 2012 is looking even bigger and better. Tattoo artists from the USA, Norway, England, Russia, Japan, China, South Africa and Australia, will be at the Expo along with some of the best tattoo artists from New Zealand. They’ll all be showcasing their art and offering Kiwis the chance to be tattooed by some of the world’s most sought-after tattooists.

Watch as New Zealand-based world body painting champion Yolanda Bertram paints her live subject into the background - literally - by making them appear to be part of the wall behind them.

Expo visitors will also be able to watch Australian-based, blood painter Dr Rev in action when he paints live using his own blood to create dynamic art pieces that have attracted huge global attention.

Another must-see feature of the weekend-long Expo will be the Miss Tattoo NZ competition, which will be judged by award-winning tattooist and personality Nadine Bryant, aerialist extraordinaire Venus Starr and Tony Romel, New York based editor of Tattoo Society magazine.

International Tattoo and Art Expo organizer Chris Preece said the Expo will showcase the best local and international tattoo talent, as well as uniting the exciting world of urban street culture under one roof.

“This is one of those rare chances for the public to experience some of the best tattooing talent there is, and see why urban street culture has taken the world by storm,” Mr Preece said. “Many of the exhibiting tattoo artists are booked for months in advance internationally, so it’s also a golden opportunity to be tattooed by some of the best around, or just come and watch them at work.”

The Expo will take place on:
Saturday February the 25th 11am - 10pm & Sunday the 26th 11am - 9pm
Claudelands Event Centre
Hamilton, New Zealand
$20.00 Day Pass (Pre Sale) + booking fee
$25.00 Day Pass (Door Sales)
or
$30.00 Weekend (Pre Sales) + booking fee
$35.00 Weekend (Door Sales)
Tickets available at Ticketek.co.nz

Visit the website at www.tattooart.co.nz

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