The Avignon Festival lasts three weeks. It is a rather unique duration for a cultural event, long enough for people who come from afar to really take the time to settle in, wander around and reflect.
It's also a duration that leaves room for things other than shows.
A different period from the standard holidays
People who come to Avignon for the Festival are not in the same mindset as usual tourists. They are here to see, to discover, to be exposed to things they are not used to seeing. It is a frame of mind that naturally opens up to other projects, and a tattoo is one of them.
Unlike a one-week holiday where everything is planned in advance, three weeks in Avignon leave time for a real conversation about a project, to think it over, to come back to it.
For the festival dates, see my article on the Avignon Festival 2026.
What that changes for a tattoo project
A tattoo is discussed before it is done. It is not a decision that is made in five minutes, especially for a slightly ambitious project, a full arm, a back, a more complex composition.
Having time on site is a real advantage. You can make an appointment to discuss the project, let the idea marinate for a few days, and come back with additional references. It is through this type of exchange that the most interesting projects are built.
That is also what makes it possible to properly choosing a tattoo artist, the preliminary discussion is crucial.
My work
I mainly work 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 fits onto the body, and how it will hold up over time.
The projects I prefer are large scale, backs, sleeves, thighs, ones that leave enough space for the composition to really breathe.
I explore this approach in detail in my article on the Art Nouveau tattoo.
But every project is different, and it is always the initial discussion that determines the direction.
Graphicaderme, 29 rue Thiers
I work by appointment at Graphicaderme, a stone's throw from the historic centre of Avignon. The studio is open throughout the Festival period.
If you are in Avignon for the Festival and you have a project in mind, a specific idea, a direction, or simply the desire to talk about it, you can contact directly.
To understand how a tattoo ages over time, see my article on the colour tattoo ageing.
Yes. I work by appointment at Graphicaderme for the entire duration of the Festival, from 4th to 25th July 2026.
Not necessarily. A direction, a desire, a few references are enough to start building something. Discussion is part of the process.
It depends on the project. An initial chat to discuss it doesn't take long. As for the execution, it all depends on the size and complexity; a full back piece is done over several sessions.
Yes, provided you plan the aftercare properly. Healing requires a few precautions: avoiding direct sun and not swimming. In July in Avignon, it is manageable with a bit of organisation. To find out everything about aftercare, consult my A comprehensive guide to aftercare for tattoos.
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