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Tattooing and Body Modification

  • Culture

    May 17, 2012

    Danny Lyon's Out of "This World"

    Moving photos at The Menil Collection make us yearn for more.

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    4 Thoughts On The Houston Texan Fan With Crazy Tattoo Courage

    Photos by Anna Megan RaleyGreater love hath no man​Anytime I post about tattoos, I always feel the need to preface the post by saying that I don't dislike tattoos, and most certainly don't judge nor dislike people with tattoos. I really just don't understand them. I mean, when you get a tatto ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2011

    Tattoo & Body Art Expo

    Photos by Anna Megan RaleyGreater love hath no man​Anytime I post about tattoos, I always feel the need to preface the post by saying that I don't dislike tattoos, and most certainly don't judge nor dislike people with tattoos. I really just don't understand them. I mean, when you get a tatto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Chris Bosh's Hideous Back Tattoo Gives Me An Idea

    "Awsome," maybe, but you're no Chris Bosh​My views on tattoos have been made clear in this space before: I don't begrudge people getting a tattoo, or even several tattoos. It's legal, it's your body, do what you want with it. I just would like to be around to see the people cover every inch of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Four Hip-Hop Tattoos Gone Very, Very Wrong

    celebritytattoogallery.com​People get tattoos for a number of reasons: to commemorate someone or something special, to make a statement, to remind themselves of who they are, or as a consequence of a drunken night out with friends. Whatever the motivation, tattoos always draw attention. Oh, a ... More >>

  • Music

    November 25, 2010

    Venomous Maximus

    celebritytattoogallery.com​People get tattoos for a number of reasons: to commemorate someone or something special, to make a statement, to remind themselves of who they are, or as a consequence of a drunken night out with friends. Whatever the motivation, tattoos always draw attention. Oh, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2010

    Alexander Hill, Tattoo Customer: Tasered While Sleeping?

    Free with every tattoo, a Tasering?​Alexander Hill says he just wanted a tattoo. Instead he got Tasered while he was sleeping, and then Tasered again for good measure.The claims are made in a lawsuit filed in Galveston County. Hill says he went into a Galveston tattoo parlor, and he and an employe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 15, 2010

    “Tattoo/Taboo”

    These artists leave their mark

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2010

    Body Art Expo

    From Goth to cartoon, there'll be some of everything at this festival celebrating all things tattooed and pierced

  • News

    April 15, 2010

    Chef Tats

    Kitchen pros express themselves through inked flesh, no matter how upscale the Houston restaurant.

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    Documentary About Tattoo Legend Being Shown Tonight At Rocbar

    For the past three years, director Erich Weiss has been piecing together a documentary on the life of legendary tattooing pioneer Sailor Jerry. Tonight, Rocbar (530 Texas) hosts a special screening of Weiss' film, Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry, complete with complementary Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum for tho ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2009

    Immersed in Ink Tattoo & Arts Festival

    Talk about a colorful crowd

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2009

    ACL 2009 Snapshot: "It Was Flavored Tobacco, Mom"

    ​"Look, Mom. You and Roger always said 'no pills and no powders' so what's the big deal? You don't think I smelled the backyard after that barbecue? The one where all of Roger's geeky college buddies showed up and listened to Temple Of The Dog all night on repeat and that one guy fell asleep next ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    We Want To See Your Flesh & Ink: A Call for Entries

    It's that time of year again: The 2009 Best of Houston edition is right around the corner, and you should be busily casting your votes for Houston's best restaurants, services, public personas and even Houston's best tattoo parlor. But in the meantime, we'll be busy judging you too. We want to see ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 16, 2009
  • Calendar

    May 21, 2009

    Tattoo and Body Art Expo

    More than 200 tattoo and piercing artists poke, prod and impress enthusiasts

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2009

    Houston Fringe Festival

    Check out the latest from local underground playwrights, filmmakers, improv and theater troupes

  • Calendar

    November 20, 2008

    Eagles of Death Metal

    Check out the latest from local underground playwrights, filmmakers, improv and theater troupes

  • Calendar

    February 7, 2008
  • Blogs

    September 24, 2007
  • Calendar

    August 30, 2007

    Breejock’s Multimedia Event (Chapter 1)

    Local artists combine art, music and fashion

  • Calendar

    February 2, 2006

    Spankin' New Show

    Local artists combine art, music and fashion

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Patio

    Local artists combine art, music and fashion

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Tobacco Shop

    Local artists combine art, music and fashion

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003
  • Music

    July 3, 2003
  • News

    October 24, 2002

    On the Mark

    Plus: Equal Justice, Downtown SUV Alert, Needle Points

  • Best of Houston

    September 20, 2001

    Best Tattoo Parlor

    Miss Fortune Tattoo

  • News

    February 1, 2001

    The Mark

    A reporter gets branded for cash (again)

  • Best of Houston

    September 21, 2000

    Best Body Piercing

    Taurian Piercing and Metals

  • News

    September 14, 2000

    A Few Minor Problems

    Licensing body piercers to protect youngsters sounds good. But enforcement drags.

  • News

    October 7, 1999

    Real Life

    Body Carving. Tattoos vanish under lasers. Piercings close up. But scarification is forever.

  • Dining

    September 26, 1996

    Gyro-centric

    Mix cultures, mix people, mix a few surprises. The result? Gyro Gyros.

  • Culture

    February 15, 1996

    Skin Deep

    DiverseWorks survey of Houston tattoo proves more flash than substance

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