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Abby Wilson

The New Tattoo

May 3, 2023 by Abby Wilson

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In an age of trauma-informed everything, a growing group of tattoo artists is reshaping the industry by centering the emotional needs of clients and artists alike. Meanwhile, old-school artists mourn what’s left behind.

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