DGN Tattoo Magazine - Alex Zakharov - Issue #211: Likewise, this special issue features articles by artists from diverse backgrounds and introduces ... upcoming DGN International Competition 2026

DGN INTERNATIONAL EDITION: ISSUE 211Some career paths are measured solely by aesthetic evolution and conceptual maturity. The journey of Alex Zakharov @zakharovtattoo , our cover artist, responds to that search. As an artist, he blurs the line between tattooing and fine art, bringing Caravaggio’s light to the skin through his "cracked skin" effect. As a human, his story is one of pure resilience forged in Ukraine and Poland. And as a student leading Sagma Tattoo Gallery, he treats every session as a lesson in a classroom that never closes.Our editorial pulse also connects with other visions redefining the global circuits. From Miami, we speak with Arcángel @arcángeltattoo , a versatile artist whose technical focus and absolute discretion have built an impeccable career based on trust. Today, his project TA2 – The Tattoo Poet merges body art, music, and film to explore human duality.At the same time, we turn to the highly conceptual work of Ukrainian self-taught creator Mane Díaz @themanesdias , who rejects obvious narratives in favor of intuitive atmospheres that evoke noir cinema, currently expanding her art into liquid charcoal painting.International expansion also sets the pace, driven by Colombian artist Camilo Rodríguez @camilorod_18 . After a decade leading the Latam scene, he joins the iconic West Side Tattoo studio @westsidetattoo in Colorado Springs. Backed by Reborn Tattoo Co, Camilo shares his unmistakable animation-realism fusion and his role as a mentor.This discipline is shared by Eduardo Machado @machado.artes , who left São Paulo to build a career spanning over ten countries. His color realism bridges Baroque and Renaissance traditions with contemporary tattooing, standing out for its masterful handling of chiaroscuro.This edition is completed with artist features, deep interviews, and a special showcase dedicated to our international competition participants.Available in print and digital via Amazon. Celebrating 22 years of editorial experience, we invite you to enjoy this journey through artistic expression.@dgntattoomag @gallery.dgntattoomag Read more