{"id":74900,"date":"2016-09-20T16:20:37","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T14:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=74900"},"modified":"2020-09-16T12:45:42","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T10:45:42","slug":"tattoo-expo-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tattoo-expo-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona Tattoo Expo 2016: The art of expressing yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Looking to have your first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/the-most-amazing-tattoos-seen-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>tattoo<\/strong><\/a> done? Are you are already covered in <strong>ink<\/strong> from head to toe? Just curious about this fascinating art and its surrounding subculture? Then <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is the place for you to be from <strong>September 30 to October 2<\/strong>,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>when the 19th edition of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldtattooevents.com\/barcelona-tattoo-expo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\"><strong>International Tattoo Expo<\/strong><\/a> takes place at <strong>Fira de Barcelona<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/montjuic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montju\u00efc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tattoo-expo-2\/#What_is_it\" title=\"What is it\">What is it<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tattoo-expo-2\/#Getting_a_tattoo\" title=\"Getting a tattoo\">Getting a tattoo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tattoo-expo-2\/#Attractions\" title=\"Attractions\">Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tattoo-expo-2\/#Useful_Information\" title=\"Useful Information\">Useful Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_it\"><\/span><strong>What is it<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_74903\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74903\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-74903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Barcelona-Tattoo-Expo-head-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo via Pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Barcelona Tattoo Expo<\/strong> is one of the most important <strong>tattoo conventions<\/strong> both nationally and internationally. In an environment filled with <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UX2QN4kuQD4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">good vibrations<\/a>, it will receive close to 200 <a href=\"https:\/\/baumfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">tattoo artists<\/a>\u00a0from countries all over the world, including France, Poland, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, U.S.A, Canada, Tahiti and of course, Spain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stefano Phen, Suso, YPSO, Toni Nova, Sak, Jotapaint, Jos\u00e9 Manfredi, Josu, Gonzalo Arana and Dani Granados will be some of the talented\u00a0<strong>tattooers<\/strong> representing the host nation.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_a_tattoo\"><\/span><strong>Getting a tattoo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to <strong>get inked<\/strong> by one of the best in the world, this is your chance &#8211; and it&#8217;s pretty simple. Check the full list or artists and <strong>tattoo studios<\/strong> present and choose your favorite. Then, once you arrive at the event, ask to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remember that some artists are very popular and might not have time to fulfil every request. To avoid this, if you already have a <strong>tattooer<\/strong> in mind, you can send them an e-mail before the event to guarantee a time slot. This will also allow you to discuss the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tattoo-removal-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>tattoo<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with more detail and ensure you&#8217;ll get exactly what you want.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tattoo-piercing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where to get a tattoo or a piercing in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions\"><\/span><strong>Attractions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is much more to the\u00a0<strong>Barcelona Tattoo Expo<\/strong> than <strong>live inkings<\/strong> and <strong>tattoo art<\/strong> exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Suppliers \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Tattoo shop<\/strong> suppliers from all over the world will have booths where you can check out the latest tools and technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cars and bikes &#8211;<\/strong> These two subcultures, which often intersect with <strong>tattoos<\/strong>, will also be represented with shows and exhibitions. Expect plenty of custom cars and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-rent-bikes-in-poblenou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bikes<\/a>, as well as the best paint jobs from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Barcelona Art &amp; Urban Movement \u2013<\/strong> Just like in previous editions, <strong>BAUM<\/strong> will provide the best entertainment with\u00a0breakdancing and hip pop competitions, as well as bring its own visual art in the form of graffiti.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_Information\"><\/span><strong>Useful Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_74904\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74904\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-74904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Barcelona-Tattoo-Expo-arms-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Schedule \u2013<\/strong> Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to 10 PM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tickets &#8211;<\/strong> Current prices are 15\u20ac for Friday, 20\u20ac for Saturday and 18\u20ac for Sunday. A ticket for just\u00a0Saturday and Sunday is available for 30\u20ac, while a\u00a03-day pass is priced at 40\u20ac. The sooner you <a href=\"https:\/\/baumfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">get your tickets<\/a> at the official website, the better, as prices will rise as the event approaches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0<strong>Barcelona Tattoo Expo<\/strong> will take place at the 8th pavilion of <strong>Fira de Barcelona<\/strong> in <strong>Recinto de Montju\u00efc<\/strong>. The entrance to the venue is located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Pla%C3%A7a+d'Espanya,+08004+Barcelona,+Spain\/@41.375026,2.1469417,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a279425a8f21:0x23e0874a0e6110c2!8m2!3d41.3750289!4d2.1491173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Plaza de Espa\u00f1a<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How to get there \u2013<\/strong> You can easily get to the venue by <strong>metro<\/strong> using either the red (L1) or green (L3) line and exiting at Espanya station. If you prefer the <strong>bus<\/strong>, numbers D20, H12, V7, 9, 13, 27, 37, 50, 65, 79, 91, 109, 150, 165 will take you there. The event\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/baumfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">official website<\/a> has indications not only on how to get there by <strong>car<\/strong>, but also on how to win the chance to ride a <strong>Harley Davidson<\/strong> to the event.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you going to the <strong>Barcelona Tattoo Expo<\/strong> this year? What <strong>tattoo<\/strong> will you get? Let us know everything but using the comment box below. Have fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Looking for a flat in Barcelona? 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