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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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  • VIMBY Video: Travis McCoy Inked Shoot

    Written by

    Ary Mega


    Hang out behind set with Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes as he talks about how he started tattooing and his influences, as he and the boys do a photo shoot for Inked Magazine.

  • VIMBY Video: Jose Lopez

    Written by

    Ary Mega


    Jose Lopez, from Lowrider Tattoos, has been tattooing for more than 17 years. He has his black and white portrait skills on lock, winning him and his shop awards at world conventions. If you’re in L.A., be sure to stop by his shop:

    Lowrider Tattoos
    6129 S. Harbor Blvd., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    (714) 418-9575

  • VIMBY Video: Tony Hundahl

    Written by

    Ary Mega

    In this video, Tony Hundahl from Rock of Ages Tattoo talks about how he traded drawings for tattoo-credits and the real reason why people get tattoos.

  • VIMBY Video: Paul Booth

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    Jordan Ginsberg


    Friend of BME, Ary from VIMBY Video, just sent us this new piece profiling a man who needs no introduction, Paul Booth, at his Last Rites studio in New York City. Paul discusses trades he’s made for tattoo work (example: a torture chair), tattooing rock stars, shows off “Skeleton Christ,” and more.

  • Canvas Los Angeles

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    Rachel

    Last week I was out in Los Angeles, working on remodeling the Gallery with my partner Todd. We’ve done a lot in the very short year that Canvas has been open, but we’ve definitely stayed true to what we’ve tried to do. With that said, I’m starting to wonder if maybe Vimby is just following me around. They seem to e-mail me at all the right times and happened to show up on opening night for our one year anniversary show. If you look closely, you can see me hiding from the camera!

    Special thanks to Todd Burnes, Russel Victorioso and Shawn Barber for helping put together an amazing Visionaries II. Hopefully we have another great year of helping tattooers showcase their art, as well as growing as fine artists. Check out more work from the Visionaries II show after the jump or click here.

    Michele Wortman

    Michele Wortman

    Kim Saigh

    Kim Saigh

    Jeff Gogue

    Jeff Gogue

    Jason D'Aquino

    Jason D’Aquino

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • The Weight We Carry, the Hooks We Take
    by Jonathon
    Dana and Cherish, two seasoned practitioners from the Portland area, made their way to the Ontario Suspension Convention this year — not just to support others, but to step into the experience themselves. Like many who spend their time behind the scenes facilitating powerful moments… Read more: The Weight We Carry, the Hooks We Take
  • Enter Cyborg: the Dawn of Human Microchips
    by Tori
    When biohacker and magician Anastasia Synn holds her phone over her heart, it speaks: “This is the day I married my best friend.” Her wedding video begins to play. A small, glass-encased microchip implanted under her skin holds close the memory of her marriage to… Read more: Enter Cyborg: the Dawn of Human Microchips
  • Tethered in Time
    by Jonathon
    Some suspensions are planned down to the last detail—others arise suddenly, yet carry just as much meaning. For Kyle and Aly, what began as a spontaneous idea became a deeply symbolic expression of shared history and emotional connection. The number of hooks told a story… Read more: Tethered in Time
  • Held by Hooks, and Each Other
    by Jonathon
    Facilitators and practitioners—the very people who bring so many suspensions to life—often pour their energy into others, quietly setting aside their own opportunities. Brenton and Brittany are one such example. Traveling all the way from Houston, TX, they came to the Ontario Suspension Convention not… Read more: Held by Hooks, and Each Other
  • When Tongue Piercings Meet Medicine
    by Coin-coin le Canapin
    In 2010, a German study was published involving subjects with tongue piercings. The tongue piercing was used as part of a device designed to relieve obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder affecting many individuals. Severely affected individuals may suffer from various long-term… Read more: When Tongue Piercings Meet Medicine
  • Suspended, Not Silenced
    by Jonathon
    There’s something undeniably powerful about watching someone working through the stages of suspension. We all build up ideas about ourselves—what we’re allowed to feel, how much we’re allowed to express, when it’s okay to break. For some, suspension is not about pushing physical limits its… Read more: Suspended, Not Silenced