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In photos: Tattoo artists from around the world showcase at London Tattoo Convention

By Staff Global News
Posted September 27, 2013 3:54 pm
1 min read
A detail view of Bugz Bonniie's tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. View image in full screen
A detail view of Bugz Bonniie's tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Oli Scarff/Getty Images
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The world of tattooing has come a long way from “Mom” and Kanji tattoos.

Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock. The convention also features live music and tattoo competitions.

A detail view of Phil Yarnell’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images View image in full screen
A detail view of Phil Yarnell’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images. Oli Scarff/Getty Images
Body art enthusiasts receive tattoos at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images View image in full screen
Body art enthusiasts receive tattoos at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images. Oli Scarff/Getty Images
A detail view of Conor Boyle’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images View image in full screen
A detail view of Conor Boyle’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images. Oli Scarff/Getty Images
A detail view of Iestyn Flye’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images View image in full screen
A detail view of Iestyn Flye’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images. Oli Scarff/Getty Images
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A tattooed model poses for photographers at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images View image in full screen
A tattooed model poses for photographers at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images. Oli Scarff/Getty Images
Tattoo artists prepare their stand at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images View image in full screen
Tattoo artists prepare their stand at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images. Oli Scarff/Getty Images
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