An iconic tattoo style made popular in the 90’s by street artist FUZI – Ignorant tattoos are naïve, cartoon-inspired tattoos, often with a witty, tongue-in-cheek edge.

With their origins in graffiti art, Ignorant tattoos are typically black ink line drawings with no colour and little, or no, shading – helping to give them that classic street art feel. If the tattoo includes text, it is often deliberately scrawly or uneven with intentional mistakes or words that have been crossed out for comic effect.

This popular tattoo style is much loved thanks to its ironic, rebellious nature. Wearers often choose the style as a means of challenging authority or of asserting power. This means that it is not uncommon for Ignorant tattoo ideas to have a satirical edge – wryly commenting on society or on popular culture. Their irreverence gives them an almost timeless appeal. The more laid-back and inconsequential, the more Ignorant the tattoo.

A perfect choice for those with a sense of humour, a rebellious streak, and a love for the simpler things in life – if you’re looking for some serious Ignorant tattoo inspiration, check out our expert artists below, or get in touch today.