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Elite international artists show off their ink skills at the 10th annual New York State Tattoo Expo – PHOTOS

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May 13, 2024

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo celebrated its 10th anniversary and was held at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.

Featuring over 500 artists, this gathering of elite international tattoo artists offers a unique experience of artistry, creativity, and culture.

The Empire State Expo, with its curated shows, live tattooing, seminars, and workshops, stands as the premier event of the year to meet some of the world’s most famous tattoo artists.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Brookelle Bombshelle, 31, tattoo artist from Baltimore.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Lalo Yunde, a tattoo artist at The Ink Factory Brooklyn, left, and Mauricio Moraga, The Ink Factory Dublin, right, collaborate on a back tattoo.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Aline Petunia, 29, and Alena Petunia, 29 twin tattoo artists based in LA.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Gunny, 42, a blackout tattoo artist at Inked NYC.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Tattoo artist, Chelsea Brooke, from “The Hidden Rose NYC” works on a client. Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Tattoo supplies for sale.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
La Santa, tattoo artist from Spain.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Emilio Gonzalez,46, a tattoo artist from Venezuela.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Herke Kranebourg, tattoo artist operating in Switzerland, works on a tattoo.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Miles Laskar, 21, from California, with a tattoo by Alexey Mashkov.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Brookelle Bombshelle, 31, tattoo artist from Baltimore.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Lalo Yunde, tattoo artist from The Ink Factory Brooklyn.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Park Seung Min, 29, from Korea with a piece by Chun.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Frederick Nadeau,39, thigh tattoo by artist Laura Egea.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Leblanc Anthony, 29, from Lyon, France with a piece done by Fred Coelho.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Gunny, 42, a blackout tattoo artist at Inked NYC.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Stephen Yang

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024.
Stephen Yang

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