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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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Easy or Impossible

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


As is likely well known around these parts, ModBlog has a proud tradition of tattoos celebrating both the work and many faces of Salvador Dali. This is a tradition we would like to continue, and, hey, we like to think that this handsome portrait of the man by the shit-kicking Nikko Hurtado at Ignition Tattoo in Hesperia, California, is a fine addition to an already impressive canon. “But Jordan,” you ask, “what kind of man wears such a fine portrait of such a gleefully mad artist?” All your questions will be answered after the jump.

Do we know who it is? Well, no. But he’s wearing his summertime clothes, and on a scorcher like today, that’s just good thinking.

Peace be with you, ModBloggers. Until tomorrow.

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Comments

80 responses to “Easy or Impossible”

  1. goldust Avatar
    goldust

    Just great!!!

  2. goldust Avatar
    goldust

    Just great!!!

  3. BettyAtlas Avatar
    BettyAtlas

    This is surely one of my favorite Dali tattoos I’ve seen.

  4. BettyAtlas Avatar
    BettyAtlas

    This is surely one of my favorite Dali tattoos I’ve seen.

  5. BettyAtlas Avatar
    BettyAtlas

    This is surely one of my favorite Dali tattoos I’ve seen.

  6. BettyAtlas Avatar
    BettyAtlas

    This is surely one of my favorite Dali tattoos I’ve seen.

  7. Marta Avatar
    Marta

    whole new level of awesomeness

  8. Marta Avatar
    Marta

    whole new level of awesomeness

  9. Marta Avatar
    Marta

    whole new level of awesomeness

  10. Marta Avatar
    Marta

    whole new level of awesomeness

  11. zoe Avatar
    zoe

    Love it! I saw this tattoo a few months ago in Total Tattoo.

    Nikko Hurtado <3

  12. zoe Avatar
    zoe

    Love it! I saw this tattoo a few months ago in Total Tattoo.

    Nikko Hurtado <3

  13. zoe Avatar
    zoe

    Love it! I saw this tattoo a few months ago in Total Tattoo.

    Nikko Hurtado <3

  14. zoe Avatar
    zoe

    Love it! I saw this tattoo a few months ago in Total Tattoo.

    Nikko Hurtado <3

  15. Dean Avatar
    Dean

    really awesome 🙂

  16. Dean Avatar
    Dean

    really awesome 🙂

  17. Dean Avatar
    Dean

    really awesome 🙂

  18. Dean Avatar
    Dean

    really awesome 🙂

  19. RealityEscapesHer Avatar
    RealityEscapesHer

    Beautiful tattoo! The work of a truly gifted and dedicated artist. Animal Collective!! This has just made my day ^__^

  20. RealityEscapesHer Avatar
    RealityEscapesHer

    Beautiful tattoo! The work of a truly gifted and dedicated artist. Animal Collective!! This has just made my day ^__^

  21. RealityEscapesHer Avatar
    RealityEscapesHer

    Beautiful tattoo! The work of a truly gifted and dedicated artist. Animal Collective!! This has just made my day ^__^

  22. RealityEscapesHer Avatar
    RealityEscapesHer

    Beautiful tattoo! The work of a truly gifted and dedicated artist. Animal Collective!! This has just made my day ^__^

  23. timm95 Avatar
    timm95

    yeah nikko knows how to throw it down 🙂 hes currently doing my entire back from the thighs up 🙂

  24. timm95 Avatar
    timm95

    yeah nikko knows how to throw it down 🙂 hes currently doing my entire back from the thighs up 🙂

  25. timm95 Avatar
    timm95

    yeah nikko knows how to throw it down 🙂 hes currently doing my entire back from the thighs up 🙂

  26. timm95 Avatar
    timm95

    yeah nikko knows how to throw it down 🙂 hes currently doing my entire back from the thighs up 🙂

  27. AmandaGee Avatar
    AmandaGee

    looks amazing.

  28. AmandaGee Avatar
    AmandaGee

    looks amazing.

  29. AmandaGee Avatar
    AmandaGee

    looks amazing.

  30. AmandaGee Avatar
    AmandaGee

    looks amazing.

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