Top international artists showcase their ink skills on the tenth annual New York State Tattoo Expo

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo celebrated its tenth anniversary and took place May 10-12, 2024 on the New York Hilton Midtown.

Featuring over 500 artists, this gathering of elite international tattoo artists offers a singular experience of artistry, creativity and culture.

The Empire State ExpoWith its curated shows, live tattoos, seminars and workshops, it’s the premier event of the 12 months to fulfill among the world's most famous tattoo artists.

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo on the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12 May 2024.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Brookelle Bombshelle, 31, tattoo artist from Baltimore.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Lalo Yunde, tattoo artist at The Ink Factory Brooklyn, left, and Mauricio Moraga, The Ink Factory Dublin, right, work together on a back tattoo.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Aline Petunia, 29, and Alena Petunia, 29, twin tattoo artists from LA.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Gunny, 42, a blackout tattoo artist at Inked NYC.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

May 11, 2024 – New York, NY: The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo on the Midtown Hilton on sixth Avenue in Manhattan. Photo credit: Stephen Yang for New York…
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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Tattoo accessories on the market.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

La Santa, tattoo artist from Spain.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo on the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12 May 2024.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Emilio Gonzalez, 46, a tattoo artist from Venezuela.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Herke Kranebourg, a tattoo artist working in Switzerland, is working on a tattoo.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Miles Laskar, 21, from California, with a tattoo by Alexey Mashkov.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo on the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12 May 2024.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Brookelle Bombshelle, 31, tattoo artist from Baltimore.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Lalo Yunde, tattoo artist at The Ink Factory Brooklyn.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Park Seung Min, 29, from Korea with a chunk by Chun.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Frederick Nadeau, 39, thigh tattoo by artist Laura Egea.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Leblanc Anthony, 29, from Lyon, France, with a chunk by Fred Coelho.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo on the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12 May 2024.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

Gunny, 42, a blackout tattoo artist at Inked NYC.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo on the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12 May 2024.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo on the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12 May 2024.

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The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo at the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12  May 2024.

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo on the New York Hilton Midtown, November 10-12 May 2024.

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