INKED MAGAZINE PRESENTS: THE NEW YORK STATE TATTOO EXPO MAY 12TH-14TH
It takes talent to paint but courage and confidence to transcend that creativity onto the skin.
This year’s expo will be hosted by celebrity artist and Ink Master Stefano Alcantara, founder of Stefano Tattoo Studio in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Brooklyn, NY.
Hailing from Lima, Peru, Alcantara brings his art to life with the way his black and grey ink absorbs into the body as its canvas, captivating you like the eyes of the Mona Lisa. From every angle you glance, it looks back at you.
“Alcantara earned a graphic design degree from the Peruvian Institute of Advertising.
In addition to his graphic design background, Stefano has taken numerous painting classes and was influenced by comic books as a child. His fascination with art turned into a career, and he opened his shop, Stefano ́s Tattoo Studio, in 1999, which remains thriving today.
He now leads the biggest Tattoo Convention in the world, New York Emire State Tattoo Expo, which he plans to expand into different cities. Stefano does not see art as a business but as his passion.“
“I am delighted to be the host this year. I look forward to working with the team at the EXPO to address essential matters about the industry, elevate the experience, and push the boundaries of creativity.”
Stefano Alcantara
Yomico Moreno, Venezuela native and Founder of the 1983 Art Studio in Brooklyn, NY, is in a lane of his own with celebrity clients like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and that pop of color in his work that has won him “Best Color” and “Realizim” in competitions. There is no denying that his talent is unmatched.
These two hosting the world’s greatest tattoo festival in the country will be exciting and educating to newbies in the field.
Other confirmed speakers at the New York Empires State Expo include:
Book a tattoo by one of your most sought-after artists. Meet and greet with some of your favorites, shop vendors, take seminars, see performances, be entertained by a burlesque show, and feel good knowing that a portion of ticket sales goes to the “Camp Boggy Creek” charity founded by Paul Newman for children who suffer from illnesses.
DATE: May 12th – May 14th 2023
TIME: Friday, May 12th, 4:00 PM to Midnight
Saturday, May 13th, 12:00 pm to Midnight
Sunday, May 14th at, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION: New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019
For more information on The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo, please visit empirestatetattooexpo.com
SOURCE: Stefano Alcantara
