Prague tattoo festival was created in 1998 under the official name
International Tattoo Convention Prague.
We wanted to bring tattoos and body art closer to art so that they
were not just associated with criminals. Which was how they were
perceived due to the communist regime in that time.
All over the world these conventions are taking place. People can get
tattoos from people they would have to travel to foreign countries for
and tattooist meet and share experience.
The first year in Prague was held in the sports hall on Strahov and
visitors reacted neutrally, because people didn’t really know what to
expect. In the following years however, attendance and interest from
people increased, which really pleased us.
After being numerous years in the Barikadniku community center and
afterwards six years in Slavia sports hall, the tattoo convention
settled in the Prague exhibition center in Holesovice, which is the best
venue for this convention.
During our history there have been many interesting artists in our
side programs, among singers H. Zetova, A. Brichta, V. Cok, James Cole
and groups P.S.H, Prago Union and Arakian.
In one of our features,
the freak show, Crazy White Sean from Holland has visited many times
and has always gotten a big response. The Finnish Circus Mundus Absurdus
and Hell piercing show from Prague have also visited.
Every year has its own Miss, who is voted by the visitors of the
show. There is also a fashion show, children’s corner, and other
activities connected to body art.