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.

John Durante Would Also Like to Cut You in Philly


In addition to the already stacked line-up of scarification artists at the fast-approaching Philadelphia Tattoo Arts convention, globetrotting bon vivant John Durante will also be available for scarification appointments every day of the convention. This is an absolute murderer’s row, folks. Get thee to Philly.

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40 responses to “John Durante Would Also Like to Cut You in Philly”

  1. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    I would like to see a close-up on his lower right-hand sleeve!

  2. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    I would like to see a close-up on his lower right-hand sleeve!

  3. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    I would like to see a close-up on his lower right-hand sleeve!

  4. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    I would like to see a close-up on his lower right-hand sleeve!

  5. xottyx Avatar

    ^ looks like Buddha orientated tattoo.

    but holy shit his chest is mind blowing.

  6. xottyx Avatar

    ^ looks like Buddha orientated tattoo.

    but holy shit his chest is mind blowing.

  7. xottyx Avatar

    ^ looks like Buddha orientated tattoo.

    but holy shit his chest is mind blowing.

  8. xottyx Avatar

    ^ looks like Buddha orientated tattoo.

    but holy shit his chest is mind blowing.

  9. bastian Avatar

    wow. That is amazing. Really like it! Hopefully, we’ll get to see some healed pics at some time!

  10. bastian Avatar

    wow. That is amazing. Really like it! Hopefully, we’ll get to see some healed pics at some time!

  11. bastian Avatar

    wow. That is amazing. Really like it! Hopefully, we’ll get to see some healed pics at some time!

  12. bastian Avatar

    wow. That is amazing. Really like it! Hopefully, we’ll get to see some healed pics at some time!

  13. Leilani Rose Avatar

    Thats gorgeous. I also look forward to seeing healed pics

  14. Leilani Rose Avatar

    Thats gorgeous. I also look forward to seeing healed pics

  15. Leilani Rose Avatar

    Thats gorgeous. I also look forward to seeing healed pics

  16. Leilani Rose Avatar

    Thats gorgeous. I also look forward to seeing healed pics

  17. Max Brand Avatar

    yeah, I saw that the Philly Convention is a body mod convention this year. I always liked it the way it was, so having to go to Detroit the same weekend might turn out to be a good thing….I hope Eddie enjoys checkin out all the scarification….haha….

    I do wish I could check out Crash doing her thing…..but I’m sure there will be plenty of fun pictures….

  18. Max Brand Avatar

    yeah, I saw that the Philly Convention is a body mod convention this year. I always liked it the way it was, so having to go to Detroit the same weekend might turn out to be a good thing….I hope Eddie enjoys checkin out all the scarification….haha….

    I do wish I could check out Crash doing her thing…..but I’m sure there will be plenty of fun pictures….

  19. Max Brand Avatar

    yeah, I saw that the Philly Convention is a body mod convention this year. I always liked it the way it was, so having to go to Detroit the same weekend might turn out to be a good thing….I hope Eddie enjoys checkin out all the scarification….haha….

    I do wish I could check out Crash doing her thing…..but I’m sure there will be plenty of fun pictures….

  20. Max Brand Avatar

    yeah, I saw that the Philly Convention is a body mod convention this year. I always liked it the way it was, so having to go to Detroit the same weekend might turn out to be a good thing….I hope Eddie enjoys checkin out all the scarification….haha….

    I do wish I could check out Crash doing her thing…..but I’m sure there will be plenty of fun pictures….

  21. lanise1286 Avatar

    i’d like to marry whomever this absolutely beautiful piece is on. just you know, for the record.

  22. lanise1286 Avatar

    i’d like to marry whomever this absolutely beautiful piece is on. just you know, for the record.

  23. lanise1286 Avatar

    i’d like to marry whomever this absolutely beautiful piece is on. just you know, for the record.

  24. lanise1286 Avatar

    i’d like to marry whomever this absolutely beautiful piece is on. just you know, for the record.

  25. joe Avatar
    joe

    its awesome how the curved lines fit in with his collar bones and the”drop” (?) also kindo goes with the in-dent between the collar bones…very beautiful!

  26. joe Avatar
    joe

    its awesome how the curved lines fit in with his collar bones and the”drop” (?) also kindo goes with the in-dent between the collar bones…very beautiful!

  27. joe Avatar
    joe

    its awesome how the curved lines fit in with his collar bones and the”drop” (?) also kindo goes with the in-dent between the collar bones…very beautiful!

  28. joe Avatar
    joe

    its awesome how the curved lines fit in with his collar bones and the”drop” (?) also kindo goes with the in-dent between the collar bones…very beautiful!

  29. Mandic Avatar

    John Joyce will also be cutting at the Philly show!

  30. Mandic Avatar

    John Joyce will also be cutting at the Philly show!

  31. Mandic Avatar

    John Joyce will also be cutting at the Philly show!

  32. Mandic Avatar

    John Joyce will also be cutting at the Philly show!

  33. Chris Avatar

    Gautama approves!!!!

  34. Chris Avatar

    Gautama approves!!!!

  35. Chris Avatar

    Gautama approves!!!!

  36. Chris Avatar

    Gautama approves!!!!

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