From taboo to modern art

Getting a tattoo is no longer associated with triads and the violent underworld as more youngsters are seeking to get inked

To many Chinese people, having tattoos is synonymous with gangsterism. It is a stereotype perpetuated by movies and television shows that depict hooligans inked with illustrations of dragons and skulls, but it seems perception has been slowly changing over the years.

A growing number of young people in China have now started to sport tattoos, embracing it as a fashion style and an artistic reflection of their identity.