Rouens. 300 tattoo artists from all over the world, exceptional shows… A large tattoo salon organized
By Thierry Chion
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Rouen (Seine Maritime) capital of the dermograph? This is what is taking shape at the exhibition center from April 15 to 17, 2022, on the occasion of the first Rouen Tattoo Festival.
Romain and Pitou are used to organizing Tattoo Salons throughout France. The meeting of Deauville (Calvados) is the fruit of their labor. “We were contacted by the exhibition centre, which wanted to host this kind of event. Two years ago, we signed up to organize an event on the same scale as the one in Deauville, in Rouen. But the confinement forced us to postpone the organization of the first Rouen edition, ”explains Romain.
Nearly 300 tattoo artists present
In Rouen and its surrounding area, there are no less than thirty tattoo parlors: “It’s surprising that Rouen doesn’t yet have an event to match it. One in four French people is tattooed, it concerns a lot of people. We want to create a meeting for the general public that can appeal to regulars and the uninformed. Nearly 300 tattoo artists will be present. This will allow everyone to be able to meet a tattoo artist that we only see on social networks, because he lives on the other side of the world. 60% of the tattoo artists present will be French, the others come from all over the world. Around thirty countries are represented such as Japan, Thailand, Spain, England, Italy… Around ten Rouen fairs will be present, many from Normandy. They trust us. »
Shows will be offered throughout the weekend, they will be presented by Pascal Tourain, the man with the fully tattooed body. “Our events could not take place without him. Among the many activities, there will be tattoo contests every evening, which will reward different categories. The highlight will be the best-off show, which will reward the most beautiful tattoo done during the weekend.
Make it a national event
Those who want to take advantage of the Salon to get a tattoo could do so. So they are put in touch with the artists through the social networks of the event, or they find a tattoo artist directly on site. “Out of 300 artists, there are many who will be able to take on clients on site, but for that you have to come on Saturday morning, because after that there will certainly be no more room. »
The ambition of the organizers and to make Rouen the biggest event around tattooing in France. “All the conditions are met: we are one hour from Paris, Le Havre, Deauville, Dieppe or Caen and we offer ample free parking. »
On the catering side, seven food trucks installed in front of the Normandy region allow visitors and professionals to eat.
Practical information :
At the exhibition center, avenue des Canadiens, in Grand-Quevilly, from April 15 to 17, 2022.
15 euros per day. Three-day pass available in presale at 30 euros excluding sales charges.
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