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Tattoos have gone from underground stereotypes to mainstream art—thanks to the Made to Suit exhibition, which celebrates their evolution with 30 full-body designs on canvas. Co-curator Benji Tobin, who started tattooing in 1993 with a DIY machine, recalls a time when ink was taboo—now, even baristas rock face tattoos. Artists like Dan Johnston channel personal pain into bold pieces, like samurai crabs battling cancer, while Stephanie King, with 14 years in the biz, adapts her hyper-realistic style to reflect shifting trends—from fine-line to sticker tattoos. She’s also seen a surge in female tattoo artists. Her work drew a New York lawyer, Tony Nguyen, who got his first full-body tattoo and found the process deeply calming. Tobin notes clients today are more intentional, seeking artists for specific styles and planning elaborate sleeves. Artists now enjoy creative freedom, drawing from galleries and nature, turning tattoos into powerful, personal stories.

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