Avant-garde is an expressive and unusual, modern style of tattooing.

Without strict rules and exact formulas, tattoo artists are free to experiment with varying classical and modern techniques. This results in truly unique and unconventional tattoo designs.

Avant Garde tattoo artists intend to push boundaries, innovate and explore. This means that Avant Garde tattoo designs might play with varying Geometric shapes, lines, forms, and colour theories to create off-beat, cutting-edge tattoo designs.

Depending on the artist, these tattoos can be created by using only black ink or can feature bold, expressive colours. This makes it an incredibly versatile tattoo style that looks great on all skin colours. It is suitable for small tattoo ideas as well as large tattoos and full sleeves.

Unlike other tattoo styles where tattoo designs may be created beforehand, some avant-garde tattoo designs may emerge from discussions and the creative flow between the client and artist. This creates omething truly unique and personal to the client.

As the Avant Garde style is so open to interpretation, designs are very much dependent on the artist. People who book these tattoos often don’t have a particular tattoo idea in mind, preferring instead to allow the artist to express their own creative process.

If you are planning on getting a tattoo, we recommend doing your research on artists who specialise in this style. If you’re looking for Avant Garde tattoo inspiration, we work with some fantastic artists who specialise in this style. You can browse their work below, or feel free to contact one of our studios for more information.