NZ Tattoo expo attracts the world’s hottest artists

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Tuesday January 25th, 2011

NZ Tattoo expo attracts the world’s hottest artists

A tattoo expo showcasing top international artists, including kiwi tattooist to the stars Dan Smith, will give kiwis the rare opportunity to be tattooed by some of the world’s most sought-after tattooists when it takes place in Hamilton next month.

With over 10,000 Facebook fans, the expo has the global tattoo community buzzing and has attracted the Los Angeles based Smith, who works for Kat Von D and features in the hit reality TV programme LA Ink, as well as renowned artists from the USA, England, Brazil, Norway, South Africa, Japan and China.

Local artists exhibiting include award-winning portrait tattooist Nadine Bryant and Oriental specialist Dean Sacred, who taught Smith.

Another event highlight will be the Miss Tattoo competition, featuring celebrity judges Nadine Bryant, voted top five hottest female tattoo artist in the world, Venus Star, pin up model and burlesque beauty and New Zealand’s top model winner 2010, Danielle Hayes.

In addition to the tattoo attractions, the expo will be a chance to experience contemporary street culture with art fusion demonstrations, graffiti artists, cars and customs, roller derby, and skate competitions including New Zealand's hottest skaters.

Event organiser of the International Tattoo and Art Expo Chris Peece said the exhibition will celebrate New Zealand’s diverse tattoo and art culture while showcasing some the best local and international tattoo talent.

“This is one of those rare chances for the public to experience some of the best tattooing talent in the world, and be part of the ever-growing tattoo art culture we have here,” Mr Peece said. “Many of the exhibiting artists are booked out for months in advance internationally, so it’s also a golden opportunity to be tattooed by some of the best around.”

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