Episodes

  • Are tattoos art?

    Are tattoos art?
    Feb 15 2024
    Our guest this episode is Tanina Palazzolo. An artist with over 30 years of experience and the chairwoman of Tätowierkunst (Tattoo art). We talk about why tattoos should be recognized as an artform. Listen, share and comment with your thoughts. . Follow us on Instagram @Ink.Talk . Follow Tanina: @Tanina_palazzolo . @Taetowierkunst . Follow Astrid: @astridkoepfler . Follow Rebecka: @blackravengallery . Taninas pick for event: https://museen.nuernberg.de/duererhaus/kalender-details/duerer-under-your-skin-2410 . Astrids pick for artist of the month: Mark Jelliman @⁠marktattooist . Astrids pick for event: Body Art Tattoo Museum | Switzerland 🇨🇭 @tattoomuseum.ch . Rebeckas pick for artist of the month: Ivana Belakova @ivanatattooart. Rebeckas pick for event: Konstvägen sju älvar (The artroad seven rivers) . Thank you for listening!
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    58 mins
  • Tattooing and Nature

    Tattooing and Nature
    Oct 29 2023

    We are back! And with a very interesting topic. We interview Tedd Hucks (@tedd2s) who is a tattooartist from Canada with a special style of tattooing where he tattoo the shadows from plants. We talk about how he began making these tattoo designs and how nature is a growing trend in tattoos.

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    Listen and if you like the episode, please share it with at least one friend so that we can grow too.

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    Find Tedd here:

    Instagram: @tedd2s⁠
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    Pick of the month: 
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    Tedd´s pick of the month:  Pierre-Andre Gwod @deerxhound
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    . Megan Kendrick, RH | Herbalist @wildmedicinals


    Astrids pick of the month:  Daniel The Gardener

    @danielthegardener .



    Senckenberg Museum @senckenbergworld .


    Rebeckas pick of the month: 
    . Chiuman Emma-Tattoo Artist @c.emma_tattoo .

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    Granö Beckasin - Herbal Walk .
    Astrids Instagram: @astridkoepfler
    Rebeckas Instagram: @blackravengallery
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 14. Nadia from Kyiv - Tattooing in times of war

    14. Nadia from Kyiv - Tattooing in times of war
    Mar 14 2023
    This is a special episode as we talk with tattoo artist Nadia ( @ruda_nadiuha on Instagram) who is based in Ukraine. She has been tattooing at her studio even though the country is at war. Listen to this very touching and inspiring interview and please share the episode! We are @ink.talk on Instagram.  . Nadia´s studio: @twisted_fox_tattoo She is also a warrior in Heilung @amplifiedhistory And founder and vocalist in naddél @naddel_music And second vocal in @pyryatyn_music . . . Pick of the month:  . Nadias pick of the month:  @basalttattoo Follow the hashtag #tattooinukraine . Astrids pick of the month:  @tatto.tyan . Rebeckas pick of the month:  @ienlevin . Astrids Instagram: @astridkoepfler Rebeckas Instagram: @blackravengallery ... Do you want to help those affected by war in Ukraine? You can help by donation, visit   https://www.hospitallers.life/needs-hospitallers . or . https://prytulafoundation.org/en/
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    1 hr
  • 13.5 Mini Episode - Sisters Tattoo Expo

    13.5 Mini Episode - Sisters Tattoo Expo
    Feb 5 2023

    In this this mini episode of Ink Talk, Astrid provides a glimpse into the atmosphere at the 2023 Sisters Tattoo Expo in Lund, Sweden.
    We get a chance to hear from visitors, artists and even an interview with the organizer of the event.
    https://www.sisterstattoo.se

    Find Astrid: 

    @astridkoepfler
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    27 mins
  • 13. Tattoo myths and false expectations

    13. Tattoo myths and false expectations
    Jan 8 2023
    Episode thirteen of Ink Talk!  What kind of myths and false expectation do you encounter when talking tattoos? I am sure you have heard about a few we talk about in this episode. Take a listen and let us know if we missed some! If you like the episode, please let us know on our Instagram, we would love to hear from you! You can also ask us questions and tips on future topics there. And feel free to share and leave a review wherever you listen to us!   Follow us: @ink.talk   -----------------------------------   Find Rebecka: @blackravengallery   Find Astrid: @astridkoepfler   ------------------------------------   Upcoming events Astrids pick for event:  Sisters tattoo expo in Lund: @sisterstattooexpo All female tattoo and art expo at the museum of culture in Lund South Sweden on the 4th & 5th February 2023 Rebeckas pick for event:  Save the pigments new petition @savethepigments Follow the link to sign! --> Save the pigments NEW petition <-- ------------------------------------   Astrids pick for artist this episode is @lacurieusetattoo. Rebecka´s pick for artist of the month:  @loiseautattoo
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 12. How to prepare for your tattoo

    12. How to prepare for your tattoo
    Oct 25 2022
    Episode twelve of Ink Talk!  This time we talk about how to prepare for your tattoo, everything from what to think about before even contacting a tattoo studio and what to think about for your appointment.  If you like the episode, please let us know on our Instagram, we would love to hear from you! You can also ask us questions and tips on future topics there. And feel free to share and leave a review wherever you listen to us!  Follow us: @ink.talk  -----------------------------------  Find Rebecka: @blackravengallery  Find Astrid: @astridkoepfler  ------------------------------------  Upcoming events:  Exhibition  --> @arkanum.hro Tattoo expo --> @arcticinkfair ------------------------------------  Rebecka´s pick for artist of the month: @apowhangod Astrid´s pick for artist of the month: @marcoencre
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 11. TATTOO STORIES and good vibes

    11. TATTOO STORIES and good vibes
    Jul 8 2022
    Episode eleven of Ink Talk! Well we have a good summer episode for you this time, filled with stories from tattoo studios and our experiences. For example, did you know you are suppose to lift your arm up when you are newly tattooed so the ink doesn´t disappear?  We also talk a little bit about making some changes and would love your input on our ideas! If you like the episode, please let us know on our Instagram, we would love to hear from you! You can also ask us questions and tips on future topics there. And feel free to share and leave a review wherever you listen to us! Follow us: @ink.talk ----------------------------------- Find Rebecka: @blackravengallery Find Astrid: @astridkoepfler ------------------------------------ Upcoming events: Berlin tattoo convention --> The 30th Tattoo Convention Berlin, 23 -25 Sebtember 2022 About Kings European tour --> @aboutkingsband ------------------------------------ Rebecka´s pick for artist of the month: @bobtyrrell Astrid´s pick for artist of the month: @carly.tattoos
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    52 mins
  • 10. EU banned tattoo inks? EU:s new regulations

    10. EU banned tattoo inks? EU:s new regulations
    May 16 2022

    Episode 10 of InkTalk. 

    Now this is an episode we have been wanting to do for some time. It is the episode about the new regulations in EU for tattoo inks. And to answer some of our questions about it we have a special guest from the Swedish Medical Products Agency - Magnus Crona. 

    We talk about communication between tattoo artists and the governments, why these regulations came to us now, some of the problems with labeling and also - the blue and green pigments who will be banned from next year. Listen to the episode and let us know if your questions were answered and what you thought of the episode. 


    If you like the episode, please let us know on our Instagram, we would love to hear from you! You can also ask us questions and give us tips on future topics there. And feel free to share and leave a review wherever you listen to us!
    Follow us:
    @ink.talk
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    Our guest:

    Magnus Crona

    From the Swedish Medical Products Agency
    https://www.lakemedelsverket.se/sv

    The link from ECHAs webinar with a summary YouTube video: 

    All Webinars - ECHA (europa.eu)

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    Find Rebecka:
    @blackravengallery
    Find Astrid:
    @astridkoepfler
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    Upcoming events
    Rebeckas recommendation
    @tattoomeltdownconvention
    Tattoo meltdown convention - International Tattoo Convent Trollhättan, Sweden 3-4th of June.


    Astrids recommendation
    @ibizatattooconvention
    Ibiza Tattoo Convention 2022
    Palacio de Congresos de Ibiza 9, 10 y 11 - SEP 2022


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    Artist of the month
    Rebecka´s recommendation: @amandawachob
    Astrid´s recommendation: @wumanchu74
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    1 hr and 26 mins