Montjuïc venue
02 04/October
Barcelona Tattoo Expo
Barcelona International Tattoo Convention
Edition
17th, 2nd at Fira
de Barcelona
Area
7,200 m² (net)
Exhibitors
239
Type
Public and profes-
sional
Activities
Competitions
Exhibitions
Music
Fashion
Sport
Organised by
Pro-Arts
Iniciativas Artísticas SL
Our country’s most important event
devoted to tattoo culture attracted thou-
sands of visitors to discover the work of
leading body art practitioners. More than
200 professionals from all over the world
took part, including such famous figures
as Joe Capobianco, Sasha Unisex, Rus-
sia’s most international tattoo artist, and
Andy Engel, among others.
The convention programme also
included many activities, such as a com-
200
tattoo artists
petition for up-and-coming tattoo artists,
exhibitions, professional seminars, live
music and fashion shows.
Outstanding events included break-
dance battles and extreme sports like
skate, in line and BMX, all forming part of
the second edition of the BAUM Festi-
val in Barcelona (Barcelona Art & Urban
Movement). For the first time, moreover,
visitors were able to watch the final of the
InLine Vert European Championship. For
this, our country’s only 4-metre vertical
ramp was installed, as well as a Skate
Plaza with 3 modules. These activi-
ties. Those taking part in these activities
included participants from Spain, France,
Bulgaria, Italy, the UK and Germany.
Around 25% of young
Spanish people have
tattoos, particularly on the
back and shoulder blade
Trade Shows
55
