Indelible ink: Tattooing is now a recognised art form

In European cultures, tattoos used to be signs of rebellion or worn by people outside “decent” society: sailors, circus folk and criminals.

But as technology developed and cultural awareness extended, tattooing has become a recognised form of art.

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