The convention is now recognized as one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world - Presenting  over 800 tattoo artists from 25 countries, One hundred and eighty stands are erected for professional tattoo artists, body piercers, and makeup artists, as well as those selling clothes, accessories, tattoo inks, and more.

The fair also ran a number of contests, including 'Miss Tattoo', as well as a flash mob, magic shows, and performances from famous bands such as Pitty.

Only those over the age of 18 are permitted entrance to the majority of the shows - Among those who attended previous editions, was the artist Mouse, who has 90 % of his body covered in ink, and has painted his eyeballs an electric blue. 

every august, fotorio - the annual international photography meeting of rio de janeiro, aims at enhancing photography as a cultural movement.