Ivana Belakova

Trailblazer Ivana Belakova has made history as the first and only woman to be a recognised as a Contemporary artist in the world. Famous around the globe for her unique brand of creativity, her Tattoo art was officially recognised as Contemporary Fine Art by the MACRO Museum in Rome on November 17, 2018 following a stringent evaluation by fine art critics, and her tattoos are now listed in the museum’s catalog. Unsurprisingly Belakova has an impressive army of celebrity fans, with the likes of Hoody Baby, Mia Khalifa, Quavo and Chris Brown all proudly wearing her tattoo art on their skin. The talented artist has taken part in some of the most prestigious international tattoo shows in the industry and has won multiple awards. Also a clothing designer, photographer and illustrator, she has collaborated with several international art schools and her work has been displayed in various exhibitions.

A resident of Long Beach, California, Belakova is a self-taught artist who has been perfecting her iconic style for nearly two decades. Her creative, sexy blend of multiple genres combining bright, funky colours and abstract images with high art and street style helped the gifted tattoo artist garner attention around the world, and her tattoos are now world famous for their beauty, playfulness, positivity and fun. Her style has continued to evolve over time, but remains instantly recognisable and distinct. She has also taken social media by storm, with over 624k followers admiring her work on Instagram.