The Art of the Tattoo in Pictures

A woman displays her tattoos during the International Brussels Tattoo Convention. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Rolf Buchholz of Germany, who says he holds the world record with his 480 piercings, during the International Brussels Tattoo Convention. REUTERS/Yves Herman
The International Brussels Tattoo Convention invites over 450 of the world’s finest tattoo artists. Arie Asona/NurPhoto
Models display their tattoos at International Brussels Tattoo Convention. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Tattoo artists working on a customer at the International Tattoo Convention in Brussels, Belgium. Arie Asona/NurPhoto
A man displays his tattoos in Brussels. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Tattoo artist doing a portrait on the arm of a customer. Arie Asona/NurPhoto
A woman displays her tattoos during the International Brussels Tattoo Convention. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Tattoo artists working on customers at the International Brussels Tattoo Convention. Arie Asona/NurPhoto
The International Brussels Tattoo Convention is the leading show of its kind in Europe. Arie Asona/NurPhoto
Tattoo artist working on a customer in Brussels. Arie Asona/NurPhoto
Rolf Buchholz during the International Brussels Tattoo Convention. REUTERS/Yves Herman