The Avignon Festival lasts three weeks. That's a fairly unusual duration for a cultural event, long enough for people coming from afar to genuinely settle in, explore, and think.
It's also long enough to leave room for things beyond the shows.
A different mindset from a regular holiday
People who come to Avignon for the Festival are not in the same state of mind as regular tourists. They're there to see, to discover, to be exposed to things they don't usually encounter. It's a disposition that naturally opens up to other projects, a tattoo is one of them.
Unlike a week's holiday where everything is planned in advance, three weeks in Avignon leaves time for a real conversation about a project, time to think it over, time to come back.
For Festival dates, see my article on the Avignon Festival 2026.
What it changes for a tattoo project
A tattoo is discussed before it's made. It's not a decision you take in five minutes, especially for something ambitious, a sleeve, a back piece, a more complex composition.
Having time on site is a real advantage. You can book an appointment to talk through the project, let the idea settle for a few days, come back with additional references. The most interesting projects are built in that kind of exchange.
It's also what allows you to properly choose your tattooist — the conversation beforehand is everything.
My work
I work primarily in Art Nouveau, colour realism, black and grey and neo-traditional. What interests me in every project is the construction of the image, how it sits on the body, how it will hold over time.
The projects I like most are large formats, backs, sleeves, thighs, those that leave enough space for the composition to really breathe.
I explore this approach in more detail in my article on Art Nouveau tattooing. But every project is different, and it's always the initial conversation that sets the direction.
Graphicaderme, 29 rue Thiers
I work by appointment at Graphicaderme, a short walk from the historic centre of Avignon. The studio is open throughout the Festival period.
If you're in Avignon for the Festival and you have a project in mind — a precise idea, a direction, or simply the desire to talk about it — you can contact me directly.
For more on how a tattoo ages over time, see my article on colour tattoo ageing.
Yes. I work by appointment at Graphicaderme throughout the Festival, from 4 to 25 July 2026.
Not necessarily. A direction, an idea, a few references are enough to start building something. The conversation is part of the process.
It depends on the project. An initial consultation doesn't take long. For the actual work, it depends on the size and complexity — a full back piece is done across several sessions.
Yes, as long as you plan the aftercare properly. Healing requires a few precautions — avoiding direct sun, not swimming. In July in Avignon, it's manageable with a little organisation. For everything on aftercare, see my complete tattoo aftercare guide.
I work primarily in Art Nouveau, neotraditional, colour realism, black and grey. → See my approach
