the fair also runs a number of contests, including 'miss tattoo', 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 - the convention brings together an array of people, providing all with a platform to share, create, and enjoy a diverse and emerging form of artistic expression.

more information on this and similar events can be found on the website tattoo brazil, specifically devoted to this form of art - in addition, we have listed some of the top tattoo parlor's around rio de janeiro. 

mega wart'z tattoo company, open monday through saturday from 10:00 until 20:00, is located on rua da lapa, 181 in centro - they can be reached via telephone at 21 2509-4401 or via their official website.