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TThere’s some brilliant body art on display this Easter weekend at a huge tattoo event

urn your body into a canvas for incredible art this Easter. The Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza has invited the best tattoo artists in the business to show off their work over the bank holiday weekend.

The independent exhibition, organised by Fraser and Samantha Williams, has been showcasing the weird and wonderful world of body modification since 2017.

Celebrating the work of talented artists, as well as traders and entertainers, the show is set to be a spectacular weekend of visual wonders.

More than 80 artists will be etching their ink over the weekend, from independent artists to larger studios.

Kent-based tattoo studios, including Birch Tree Studios in Sittingbourne, Clockwork Ink in Faversham, Stainless Steve’s in Maidstone and the Tattoo Emporium in Sevenoaks, will be setting up shop at the Kent Showground at Detling over the bank holiday weekend.

The show also welcomes tattooists from around the world, with previous years hosting studios from France, Malta and Spain.

Visitors can discuss their design ideas with artists, check out the studio’s flash tattoos and even book themselves in to get a tattoo at the exhibition.

There will also be music across the three days to keep visitors entertained while they wait their turn in the chair.

While you flip through the folders of flash designs, you can also check out the various traders, who will be selling everything from intricate art prints to body modification accessories.

Whether you’re contemplating your first tattoo or fancy a full sleeve, you can find the right artist and design for you at the Extravaganza.

Visit from Saturday, 16 April to Easter Monday from 9am to 5pm. Tickets start from £13. Book online or call 07984 916 932 for more details.