Survival Guide: The 18th Annual NYC Tattoo Convention
Visual artists and tattoo enthusiasts rejoice: The 18th installment of the official NYC Tattoo Convention is upon us. The event carries the torch for popularized traditions of an estimated 50 clandestine tattooers who operated in signless shops around Coney Island and lower Manhattan before the tattoo ban was lifted in 1997. If it weren't for the progressive 38 politicians who voted against the curmudgeonly minority of seven, tattoo patrons to this day would need a black market contact for their ink in the same way many still do for their weed.
The convention is definitely a bucket list item for devotees of the culture, boasting not just the legacy of the event itself, but also featuring 100+ artists from around the globe. Exciting shit, right? Of course, but keep your clothes on for a second while we run down some tips for survival and an optimal experience on your voyage to the Metropolitan Pavilion.
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