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Joseph Edmonds
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black and gray
geometric
Kaiapoi, New Zealand
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Suggested reads
Interview
In conversation with Yi Shi
Wispy blackwork & custom tattoos open a conversation about creative freedom, client trust & emotional boundaries, with film and friendship offering other ways to sustain a creative life
Article
Irezumi vs Horimono
Two names for the same Japanese tattoos, often traded as synonyms yet far from identical: where each word comes from, why one still carries the shadow of punishment, and which to reach for in front of a master.
Interview
In conversation with Nhat Truong
An intimate conversation on freehand flow, Asian-inspired motifs, and the quiet philosophy of trust behind building Taospace in Vancouver.
Article
The Hidden Language of Wabori
A field guide to the dragons, warriors & blossoms of Japanese tattooing: what the classic motifs stand for, and the quiet logic that binds them into a single design.
Article
Tattoo Conventions: How They Started & How to Navigate One Today
A short history of tattoo conventions, plus how to find an artist, book ahead or walk up, and arrive prepared for your session.
Studio
5am Tattoo Studios
Suggested studios
5am Tattoo Studios
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Jolly Octopus Tattoos
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Blvck Bishop
otaki, new zealand
Graeme Allan
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Soular Tattoo
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Suggested artists
GORTEX
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Mars
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Hoko
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Duane Robinson
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Craig Lee
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Alex Heart
auckland, new zealand