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 Week in BME


And finally, this wild Alice in Wonderland backpiece comes to us from Victor, who designed it alongside his tattoo artist, the very talented Estella Cavalcanti from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What else came up through the rabbit-hole this week, folks?

We posted a great interview with Rob Spence, the working-class cyborg.

Asymmetry is in.

Peter finished his body-suit, 20 years in the making.

All the creatures of the forest assembled for a lovely tea party!

Bruce Sallan is going to find you and send you to hell, for your “tattoo sleeves,” and probably your exposed underpants, also.

Guess what? Jenni has a wang in her ear.

Nobody lounges harder than BME Boys.

So goes the week, friends. Go enjoy the weekend—we’ll be here every so often, and then it’s back to normal on Monday morning. Until then, stay safe, have fun and, as always, thank you for your continued support of BME.

Comments

72 responses to “This Week in BME”

  1. kiwichick Avatar

    This is incredible, I love it!

  2. kiwichick Avatar

    This is incredible, I love it!

  3. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    I thought the EXACT same thing #1.

  4. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    I thought the EXACT same thing #1.

  5. nureintier Avatar

    That backpiece is awesome!

  6. nureintier Avatar

    That backpiece is awesome!

  7. maerlyn Avatar

    i love this!

  8. maerlyn Avatar

    i love this!

  9. Anne-Marie Avatar
    Anne-Marie

    is it in colour or black ‘n white ??
    ether way it’s amazing

  10. Anne-Marie Avatar
    Anne-Marie

    is it in colour or black ‘n white ??
    ether way it’s amazing

  11. russell666 Avatar
    russell666

    I think it will look better in black and grey.
    This really took me back when I saw it, one of the beautiful tattoos i’ve ever seen!

  12. russell666 Avatar
    russell666

    I think it will look better in black and grey.
    This really took me back when I saw it, one of the beautiful tattoos i’ve ever seen!

  13. Samm Avatar
    Samm

    That is so sick 😀

  14. Samm Avatar
    Samm

    That is so sick 😀

  15. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    Great work! I want it, but smaller

  16. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    Great work! I want it, but smaller

  17. gamesfreak Avatar

    ooo this is awesome! illusion at its best!

  18. gamesfreak Avatar

    ooo this is awesome! illusion at its best!

  19. B Avatar
    B

    omfg! what awesome work! whoever did this tat should be deamed godly!!!!!!!!!

  20. B Avatar
    B

    omfg! what awesome work! whoever did this tat should be deamed godly!!!!!!!!!

  21. Mathilde La Fée Avatar

    It’s just….Woaw. I love it. <3 🙂

  22. Mathilde La Fée Avatar

    It’s just….Woaw. I love it. <3 🙂

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