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.
  • Child’s Drawing as a Cutting

    We’ve seen lots and lots of examples of people getting their kids drawings tattooed on them, or even getting their kids to tattoo them, but I think this is the first time I’ve seen a kid’s drawing done with scarification. Trash at Kamikazes in Guadalajara, Mexico did this scar based on a drawing that his son created.

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  • Moscow Convention Photos

    Golddust and Bodom Skater took these photos of one of the Psycho Cyborgs (Iestyn) who performed at the recent 2008 Moscow Tattoo and Bodyart Festival. I think it’s my favorite star tattoo yet!

     
     
    Speaking of the tattoo expo, there were quite a few IAM and ModBlog regulars there, including Inna, Pj_Evl and Duff (remember her controversial interview?) in the photo below as well as (in the photos on the right, L-R) Tan0k and Petya, some folks from the suspension show, and Diktatura. All of these portraits are by Bodom Skater.

    Golddust also snapped these shots of a really great facial tattoo that seemed to be getting quite a lot of attention.


  • Ice Cream Cone Skull

    Brendan O’Connor who’s currently on the road tattooing on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, sent me this photo of Lance’s ice cream cone on the back of his head… As well as the tattoo being sort of funny, I think it’s sort of funny that he didn’t shave his whole head.

    See more in Facial Tattoos (Tattoos)


  • Eyebending Tribal Suit

    This tattoo is nuts! If you look at just one small section of it, it’s just boring neotribal that’s been done a zillion times, but as a full body suit, it’s pretty wild looking! It looks like a fabric print I think… (I’ve seen closeup photos by the way, so it’s definitely real if you’re suspicious).


  • Double Decker!

    Feast your peepers on this video Ari sent in (this is the last time I’ll apologise, but sorry about the music)..

    First Brian punches then tapers Matt Skinner’s labret up to 00ga. Then Ari’s under the knife as Brian splits his tongue asunder.

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    DivX download link for BME members: Extreme2 or Full members

  • Dermal Anchors Cream My Twinkie!

    I don’t know who did Becca’s crazy “What Creams Your Twinkie” tattoo, but her Madison anchor was done by Josh Verdi at Body Graphics in Temecula, CA, who sent in this photo…

    See more in Dermal Anchoring (Pocketing and Stapling)


  • Shawn’s Alley Cat Ear

    You may remember that last year Howie “shot” Ben’s ear… Well, this year Ben (Future Skin, Ottawa, Canada) has done something similar to Shawn, giving him what he describes as an “alley cat ear” by removing some of the cartilage.

    See more in Cartilage Removal and Reshaping (Facial Sculpting) (members only)


  • Temporary Breast Enlargement

    Master Y in Germany sent in these photos of a before and after (and if you click through, there’s a procedural photo) of him doing a breast saline injection. As you can see, the effects are quite dramatic. It goes without saying that care must be taken in this type of procedure to adhere to good cleanliness standards to avoid risks such as mastitis.

    See more in Non-genital Saline Injections (Saline Injection) (members only)


  • Will this one fool you?

    I don’t think it’s too hard, but still, no cheating — post your guess before clicking through and try not to be influenced by what others guessed.


  • Cut Me

    The remainder of the photo set of E-Vomit and her boyfriend continues after the break (and on BME/HARD in the next few days as well)… one of the few cutting entries that isn’t solo, I think?

    See more in Blood, blood, blood! (members only)