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A German minister has called for Europe-wide regulations on the chemicals in tattoo inks and better hygienic standards. One tattoo shop owner has said there are more rules for sausage-sellers than for tattoo artists.
Who's afraid of Naomi Wolf? Ian Burrell Simone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images The best-selling author and one-time Democratic Party insider has aligned herself with figures from the political far right. At rallies for her 'Five Freedoms' campaign, Wolf has railed against vaccine passports, mandatory masks, and emergency laws. The academic scandal over her latest book Outrages: Sex, Censorship & The Criminalization of Love undermined her literary reputation, while raising serious questions about publishing ethics. Many old friends and...
Westend61Getty Images Getting your first tattoo can feel like a major, daunting decision; after all, barring laser removal, this is something you'll have on your body for the rest of your life. But whether you're considering a chest piece or a sleeve, something big or small, we've got you covered. Men's Health asked Dr Matt Lodder, a senior lecturer in Art and Philosophy at the University of Essex and author of Tattoo: An Art History, to share his advice for tattoo newcomers on the best way to pick out a tattoo design that's right for them. Don't overthink it.
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BBC News Published image copyrightMatt Lodder image captionMatt Lodder said his imposter not only copied his work but also how he dressed - and even his tattoos An academic has told how a student in the United States adopted his identity, copied his tattoos and submitted his unpublished professional research as his own. Matt Lodder, senior lecturer in art history at the University of Essex, has carried out wide-ranging work into the history of tattooing practice. The unnamed imposter, he said, went as far as to present his work at conferences. Mr Lodder said it was "pretty creepy". The 40-yea...