June 6-8, 2025 Venice Italy

ICONS & PRODIGIES

THE ULTIMATE TATTOO CONVENTION EXPERIENCE

June 6-8, 2025

Terminal Passeggeri 103 - Venezia Italy

ICONS & PRODIGIES

THE ULTIMATE TATTOO CONVENTION EXPERIENCE

June 6-8, 2025

Terminal Passeggeri 103 San Basilio - Venezia Italy

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The essence of modern tattoo art in Venice at a unique, huge, incredible, and unprecedented TATTOO CONVENTION.💥

with the basic characteristics of a TATTOO CONVENTION, but set in a new format, dedicated to the artistic sharing and the healthy competition that arises from it. ICONS & PRODIGIES is conceived as a true international GALA that highlights the best representatives of a sector in every artistic and stylistic expression. Participation, exclusively based on merit and by invitation, includes over 300 tattoo artists, 50 of whom are world ICONS, historical figures in the tattoo world, who meet 239 PRODIGIES, incredible artists of the new era who have inherited the legacy of their predecessors. They continue the path towards unimaginable artistic achievements, bringing this art to be recognized and accepted as such by society as a whole.

The ICONS and the PRODIGIES of modern tattooing, the true undisputed leading figures in the most important scenes and events worldwide gather together in a unique, thrilling and inspirational event.

300+ Tattoo Artists including 50 Icons and 239 Prodigies

A carefully selected group of 50 tattoo artists who have become true international ICONS in this field. They are real pioneers of innovative artistic style and technique development who have marked an era, becoming sources of inspiration and reference point for the new generation of tattoo artists.

50 ICONS - A carefully selected group of 50 tattoo artists who have become true international ICONS in this field. They are real pioneers of innovative artistic style and technique development who have marked an era, becoming sources of inspiration and reference point for the new generation of tattoo artists. The finest feats of this marvelous art continue the journey started by the icons who came before them. In some cases, following their stylistic footstep, in others, bringing innovation and creativity , but in both cases with incredible talent and genius, making tattooing a wonderful art with no limits. These artists have been carefully selected and are considered the top representative of 10 different tattoo styles, each with limited spots.

239 Prodigies - The finest feats of this marvelous art continue the journey started bButtony the icons who came before them. In some cases, following their stylistic footstep, in others, bringing innovation and creativity , but in both cases with incredible talent and genius, making tattooing a wonderful art with no limits.

Event Program

Tattoo Contests

32 COLOR REALISM

42 REALISM B/G

16 PORTRAIT

31 AVANT GARD/UNCONVENTIONAL

21 TRADITIONAL (EVERY CULTURE)

12 GEOMETRIC/ORNAMENTAL

33 NEW SCHOOL/CARTOON

19 CHICANO

14 BLACK ONLY

20 NEO TRADITIONAL

Meet the Icons: Russ Abbott

As the founder of Ink & Dagger and Tattoo Smart, he’s been a driving force in pushing the industry forward, creating tools that help artists level up their craft while mentoring the next generation of talent.

Learn more about Russ Abbott

Tattoo Icons

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Travel to Venice

TRAVEL

Fly into the Venice Italy Marco Polo Airport. Click here for options to get into the Venice.

SLEEP

VeneziaL ocal Hotels-

Hotel HILTON TRONCHETTO - https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/iconsandprodigiesconvention-hamptonvenice/

NH Venezia Laguna Palace****: https://www.nh-hotels.com/it/hotel/nh-venezia-laguna-palace

Rio Novo Venice Hotel****: https://www.nh-hotels.com/it/hotel/avani-rio-novo-venice

Best Western Plus Hotel Bologna **** VENEZIA MESTRE: https://www.hotelbologna.com/

EXPLORE

To learn more about tourist destinations, cultural proposals and choose your itinerary, visit the following sites:Venice and its lagoonVeneziaUnica (Official tourist site of the City of Venice)