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From pink triangles to pansies, pop culture to politics, tattooing and queerness go hand in hand. Curated by senior editor Mel Woods, Queer Ink is a new series on queerness and tattooing where we dive deep into the ways that queer and trans people use tattooing to embody ourselves and identities.
New year, new ink? Check out some picks for artists to inspire your next tattoo
When it comes to traditional Indigenous tattoos, Two-Spirit artists are “genderqueering the practice”
From realistic nipple tattoos to artistic expression, top surgery can provide an affirming tattoo canvas
For queer tattoo artists and customers alike, erotic designs can be a powerful way to affirm identities and show strength amid an increasingly hostile political climate
From pop culture tributes to “faggy Jesus,” Xtra staff share some of our gayest tats
Non-binary tattoo artist Cedre Csillagi is mobilizing tattooers to give back through a project called A Thousand Pansies
Queerness in so many ways is about self-determination. As we explore in our new series, “Queer Ink,” so are tattoos
