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Apr 17, 2020

From France with love. The beautiful art of Jonathan Vagner Dunan

Times are tough for all of us, but here at Yayo HQ we are still bringing you the best the tattoo world has to offer. This week the blog focuses on french artist Jonathan Vagner Dunan.

Apr 11, 2020

The power and glory of Yayo. Megan Beardsmore gives the lowdown on why Yayo is so god damn good

Across the globe tattooing is going into lockdown. Covid-19 has forced artists to shut up shop and put down their tattoo machines. It’s a very depressing situation. So in an effort to generate some positivity I spent an afternoon on...

Apr 04, 2020

F*ck Covid-19, lets talk tattooing. Yayo interviews the astounding Mason Flippin

Thanks to Covid-19 I may not be the roving reporter I once was but that doesn't stop me from connecting with the worlds finest tattoo artists and getting the low down on their amazing work. This week I had a digital date with Yayo main man Mason Flippin. Don't be daft and go out this weekend, instead stay in the house and read the Yayo blog for some much needed tattoo inspiration.

Mar 27, 2020

The tattoo industry will survive Covid-19. A European perspective.

Last week I spoke to Matt Wall, co-owner of Old Smithy Tattoo Parlour in Leek, about how the coronavirus Covid-19 was affecting the tattoo industry. 1 week later all UK tattoo studios are closed as the country goes into lock...

Mar 20, 2020

Covid 19 could spell the end of tattooing as we know it

The corona virus Covid 19 is proving a real challenge to the tattoo industry. it could potentially shut down studios and put artists out of business. House bound writer Matt Haddon-Reichardt fired up his laptop and got on the phone to get the low down on how tattooing is fighting this insidious infection.