‘Tattoos are not a crime’ – how Iranian tattoo artists are leaving an indelible mark on a society that is slowly coming to accept body ink
about 5 months ago (12/05/2023)
‘Tattoos are not a crime’ – how Iranian tattoo artists are leaving an indelible mark on a society that is slowly coming to accept body ink | South China Morning Post Advertisement Advertisement Art + FOLLOW Get more with my NEWS A personalised news feed of stories that matter to you Learn more An Iranian man shows his tattoos in Iran’s capital, Tehran. Iranian tattoo artists have seen tattoos gain popularity in recent years, with some clients seeing them as a form of self-expression, others as an act of defiance against conservative Islam. Photo: AFP Lifestyle Arts & Culture ‘Tattoos are not a crime’ – how Iranian tattoo artists are leaving an indelible mark on a society that is slowly coming to accept body ink In the Iranian capital, Tehran, home tattoo studios are common.