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.

This… is… SPARTA!

Sorry about my absence. I’m back, it seems, and there’s plenty of good stuff scheduled starting tomorrow morning, but until then, please enjoy an evening of tattoo shots from Russia. Now let’s begin…

Oh my god I love this backpiece of some insane snow-man war! It’s only one of a big pile of great photos of great tattoos taken by my old friend tan0k (and a big thank you for helping me get things started again here) at this year’s St. Petersburg Tattoo Convention (click that to see more of BME’s coverage, or visit the official site). I’ll be posting some more of my favorites over the evening but check the gallery for more (note: it’s uploading now, so it might not be there until morning).

Comments

28 responses to “This… is… SPARTA!”

  1. Coley Avatar
    Coley

    Oh i love this. The work is awesome and i love the depth of it

  2. Mel Avatar

    Thats insane! I love it!

  3. elixabeth Avatar

    That’s so awesome! I love it.

  4. POL Avatar
    POL

    Dear Jesus it’s the best backpiece in the history of the universe!

  5. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    i LOVE this tattoo! Hillarious, and definately one-of-a-kind.

  6. stormy Avatar

    wow. this is awesome. love it!

  7. jeni Avatar

    Hahaha, awesome!

  8. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    I love it. Reminds me of Calvin and Hobbs.

  9. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    Fantastic.

  10. Paul  (no, not that Paul! LOL)  : ) Avatar
    Paul (no, not that Paul! LOL) : )

    WOW!!! TALK ABOUT ORIGINALITY!!! : )

  11. Elfling Avatar

    That’s so neat!

  12. Deedee Avatar
    Deedee

    omg I fucking love this so much it’s not even funny!!!!!!!!
    I haven’t been this excited about a tattoo in a long time.
    I love how one of the white snowmen is actually being impaled…and one has a nose that fell off…
    this tattoo has just rocked my world. super creative.
    Way to go! 🙂

  13. Warren Avatar

    that’s rad! 😀

    Because its from St.Petersburg Russia it reminds me of that movie: “Nochnoy dozor” aka: “The Nightwatch”

  14. Caroline June Avatar

    I don’t really understand the point but it’s a very well done tattoo nonetheless. Interesting and original, I’ll give him that.

  15. Malice Alice Avatar

    AHHHH!!! I LOVE this!!

  16. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Holy shit that’s hilarious. It reminds me of the Calvin & Hobbes book “Attack of the Insane Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons.”

  17. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    s/Insane/Deranged/ Weird, I thought “Deranged” but typed “Insane.”

  18. Ev.Ol Avatar
    Ev.Ol

    Haha, that’s SO FUCKING COOL!

  19. Zena Avatar
    Zena

    Yessss, Calvin and Hobbes! That is unbelievably awesome.

  20. melsgam Avatar

    this is probably one of my favourite tattoos i’ve ever seen

    amazing^_^

  21. antares Avatar
    antares

    I absolutely love it. I wish I could think of something as original as this.

  22. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    That is one piece of tattoo art worth staring at. I love it!

  23. Fredex Avatar
    Fredex

    Usually I don’t like back tattoo’s, well I mean I wouldn’t get one as I could never see it properly myself, but that is amazing, if not just a little obscure.

  24. Terry From Myspace™ Avatar

    Wow, the white in this is amazing

  25. Sol Avatar
    Sol

    Спасибо за ваши коментария!!!! очень приятно!!!

  26. Sol Avatar
    Sol

    thanks for yours opinions!!!!!!

  27. Brain Entress Avatar

    Oh Gerard, such a man

  28. Bobby Avatar

    Nice this an epic snowman battle i love it

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