Naples is gearing up for an explosion of ink and rebellion with the “Napoli Tattoo Expo 2025,” Southern Italy’s wildest event dedicated to the art of tattooing, where roaring machines and crazy artists promise to transform the Mostra d’Oltremare into a paradise for ink fanatics.
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From May 30th to June 1st, thousands of enthusiasts will gather for a chaotic mix of performances, thumping music, wild graffiti and tattoos that scream style, with already sold out stands attracting hordes of visitors from every corner of the globe – because who said art has to be boring?
Legends and Talents from Around the World
Among the pavilions of the Mostra d'Oltremare, about 500 international tattoo artists, both veterans and emerging, will make the air vibrate with their machines, offering an adrenaline rush for those who want an epic tattoo or just a thrilling show. Organized by the famous Neapolitan tattoo artists Gabriele Incoronato and Daniele Sannino, the event includes a lesson on the dark side of the history of tattooing by sociologist Giovanni Paonessa. Among the stars, names like Victor Portugal with his bold and colorful style, Busterduke the Mexican artist who stops at nothing, and Cope 2 Writer, the New Yorker with his “authentic graffiti” that brings the energy of the street directly to the skin. “Our dream was to bring a great tattoo convention back to Naples – commented Incoronato – and we succeeded with great pride. This year we have registered sold out for the number of stands already since March, and we will have visitors from all over Italy and beyond”. Other legends such as Kasas, Ivano Natale Napoli/Las Vegas and Jhonny Domus Portugal will join the party, ready to cover in ink anyone who dares to get close.
Explosive Trends and Mind-Bending Activity
This year, the craziest trends dominate: from the world of anime and cartoons to aggressive Chicano, from detailed minimalism to realistic 3D and natural motifs that seem alive. “at Naples Tattoo Expo 2025 – explained Sannino – It also represents the opportunity to get to know the vast range of expressions that characterise this art form, and to see live, at work, some of the greatest tattoo artists in the world”. It’s not just tattoos: DJ sets with Geno Pro will pump out music at full volume, while performances by international crews Miró, Loialty and Vesuvia will keep the crowd glued to their seats. Every afternoon, the “Tattoo Contest” in the Garden Zone will reward the craziest designs, and a “graffiti jam” organized by Pluto will transform the area into a creative battlefield, with works up for auction for the most daring bidders. Prepare for a weekend of pure chaos with Neapolitan street food – pizza, mozzarella and graffe – and open doors from May 30.
Tickets and passes are available on www.ciaotickets.com/it/abbonamenti/abbonamento-napoli-tattoo-expo-2025
Article published on May 13, 2025 - 17:37 pm
