From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences ...

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With summer a time for showing off skin, you may be considering a new tattoo or two. If so, you'd be part of a long-running tradition — we've been inking ourselves for thousands of years. Ötzi the ...

A museum in Finland is opening a new gallery showcasing work by the illustrator of the iconic Moomins. On 13 February, Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) will open a permanent Tove Jansson exhibit that ...

This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. The worst part of getting a tattoo ...

Rudolph would be heartbroken. I’m about to tuck into my first reindeer meal – and Santa’s cute companion, served in a red berry sauce, is an unexpectedly mouth-watering introduction to the joys of ...

In today’s generation, tattoos are seen as a way people can creatively express themselves. But in India, it is also seen as a Western ideology of freedom and identity. Tattooing has existed since ...

A sweet, limited edition of natural latex pacifiers, matching pacifier holders, and a storage box designed in the style of the children’s series “The Moomins”. To mark the 80th anniversary of the ...