Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:03
Tattoo and concrete tradition come collectively as soon as once more on the Príncipe de Asturias municipal auditorium in Torremolinos this weekend with the second Costa del Sol Tattoo Convention, an occasion that has the participation of 100 nationwide and worldwide tattoo artists. Held from at this time (Friday) till Sunday 15 September, this multicultural gathering presents demonstrations and exhibitions by worldwide artists from the world of tattoos of all kinds, from essentially the most basic reminiscent of old skool, to lifelike, neotradi and blackwork. These artists won’t solely present their work, however may even maintain day by day stay classes. There may even be contests, raffles, exhibitions and workshops associated to the world of tattooing for all ranges.
This 12 months, the organisation has opted for range in city artwork and music, providing cartoon and graffiti exhibitions, break dance contests, and all kinds of music and exhibits. These will embody the rockabilly ensemble, The King of the Solar Coast; the Classic Expertise, a retro present primarily based on New York’s Radio Metropolis Music Corridor; and freestyle city dance battles. Additionally, on Saturday, an exhibition of basic American automobiles might be considered in entrance of the auditorium.
Reconstructive tattoos
The conference has a charitable facet and might be used to boost funds for Untap and Asamma, whose goal is to provide visibility to inventive tattoo restore and its purposes in breast most cancers, amongst different aesthetic makes use of. On Saturday, an oncology convention ‘What do you must learn about breast most cancers?’ will happen, the place matters of curiosity to these affected by totally different areas concerned within the course of might be mentioned. There may even be an area with a number of artists specialising in areola tattooing to offer free tattoos to girls affected by mastectomies.
Tickets for the occasion, which might be bought on the auditorium’s field workplace, value ten euros on Friday, and 12 euros on Saturday and Sunday. A two-day cross is on the market for 20 euros, whereas a three-day cross prices 30 euros.