On June 2 to 4 Moscow is hosting the 9^th International Tattoo Convention that brings together virtuoso tattoo artists from Russia and other countries. Visitors will observe their work process and the results, learn about current trends in the field of body decoration and possibly make unique high-quality tattoos to emphasize their individuality. The specialists will have the opportunity to communicate with colleagues and purchase professional equipment.
The 9^th International Moscow Tattoo Convention is...
Tattoo
The best tattoo masters from all over the world and representatives of adjacent subcultures will gather in the large and bright pavilion of the Sokolniki Exhibition Center to exchange experience, demonstrate their works and make hundreds of tattoos in a special atmosphere.
Exhibition
Giving the opportunity to touch the age-old traditions, it will demonstrate the styles and trends of modern tattoos, the creative process itself and thousands of unique tattoos. Moreover, visitors will have all chances to display their own tattoos.
3-Day Show
It includes music performances, daily awards of the best works and various interesting activities for visitors: lectures, master classes, creative zones and much more.
Tattoo conventions have been held around the world for over 40 years. Since 2007, a big tattoo festival has been regularly held in Moscow. Respecting traditions and welcoming innovations, from year to year the convention unites hundreds of connoisseurs of bright self-expression methods. This is an event for communication and sharing experience, where you can learn about fashion trends and relevant technologies, watch tattoo artists at work and, of course, decorate yourself with a masterpiece of body art. Quality and style - this is the priority of the project’s organizers.
Lectures, music concerts of VANYN, Cricket Captains, Secrets of the Third Planet and other bands, master classes, photography exhibitions, and contests will add to the flavor and excitement of the festival. One of the key events is the presentation of the breakthrough Tatoué device. This tattoo printer, invented by three Frenchmen, can independently apply small geometric shapes onto the body surface.
In the market area visitors will find accessories, clothing from famous brands, professional equipment, handicrafts, paintings, photographs and objects of contemporary art.

Contest Nomination Program
Friday, June 2
12 am - Opening
2 pm - Ornamental Tattoo
3 pm - Realism
5 pm - Individual Tattoo
7 pm – The Best of the Day (only tattoos made totally on this day are involved)
8 pm – Award Ceremony

Saturday, June 3
12 am - Opening
2 pm - Portrait
3 pm - New School (neo-traditional) Tattoo
5 pm - Dotwork
6 pm - The Big Tattoo
8 - The Best of the Day (only tattoos made totally on this day are involved)
9 pm – Award Ceremony

Sunday, June 4
12 am - Opening
2 pm - Nomination from radio MAXIMUM (most musical tattoo)
3 pm - Old School (traditional) tattoo
5 pm - Japanese Tattoo
7 pm - The Best of the Day (only tattoos made totally on this day are involved)
8 pm - Award Ceremony, GRAND PRIX (the best tattoo out of winners for all three days of the convention)
For more information, please visit the official website of the Tatoo Convention  

When?
From 12 am to 9 pm on June 2, 3, and 4, 2017
Where?

Pavilion No. 4, the Sokolniki Culture and Exhibition Center, at the address bld. 1, 7, 5th Luchevoi Prossek, next to the Sokolniki metro station, Moscow