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ABOUT

Nowhereland Tattoo: A Journey of Art, Resilience, and Community

Nowhereland Tattoo was founded in 2014 in Cairo, Egypt, by Orne Gil. As a Venezuelan migrant, Orne quickly became the first female tattoo artist in modern Egypt, establishing "Nowhereland" as a powerful symbol of her search for belonging and a haven for revolutionary artists and queer individuals. The studio became a hub for self-expression, fostering a vibrant community and even hosting the first Middle East Tattoo Convention in 2017.

Tragically, Orne's work was cut short when she was arrested by Egyptian authorities due to her sexual orientation. Yet, the spirit of Nowhereland endured. Orne found her way to Berlin, where, starting from scratch, she rebuilt the studio.

Today, Nowhereland Tattoo continues its legacy as a safe, inclusive space for tattooing and piercing, strategically located at Wiener Str. 36 in the heart of Berlin's vibrant Kreuzberg. Our studio boasts exceptional accessibility, just a short walk from the Görlitzer Park U-Bahn station, and directly adjacent to the famous Görlitzer Park. This prime location ensures easy access for both locals and international visitors.

At its core, our studio's aesthetic is heavily influenced by American Traditional, Oriental, and ornamental tattoo styles. Our team includes both resident artists and a rotating roster of guest tattooers and piercers from around the globe. We proudly represent and host talent from the queer, underground, migrant, BIPOC, trans, and punk communities, fostering a truly diverse and inclusive artistic environment.

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PRESS

TATOWIER MAGAZINE 2016

Cairo Tattoo Convention

DAILYMAIL

Egypt tattoo Artists meet in Cairo, aim to break taboos

THE WORLS WEEKLY 

Tattoos and taboos in Egypt

STEP FEED

Cairo Tattoo Convention to feature artists around the globe

CAIRO SCENE

Cairoscene Teams up with the 2015 International Cairo Tattoo Convention

SKIN AND INK

Orne Gil and Nowhereland Tattoowhere ink is still taboo

ROLLING STONE

Dove il tattoo è peccato

FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE

Nadelstiche fur die Freihei

WORLD ATLAS OF TATTOO

TOTAL TATTOO

Where ink still taboo

articles

EGYPT TATTOO ARTISTS MEET IN CAIRO, AIM TO BREAK TABOOS (AP News, December 2014)

This article covers the 2014 Cairo Tattoo Expo, described as an event to challenge stereotypes and showcase ink designs as an art form in a country where tattoos are widely considered taboo.

EGYPT TATTOO ARTISTS MEET IN CAIRO, AIM TO BREAK TABOOS (Al Arabiya, December 2014)

Similar to the previous article, this one also reports on the gathering of tattoo artists in Cairo in 2014 with the goal of challenging social taboos surrounding body art.

MIDDLE-EAST´S FIRST EVER TATTOO EXPO HELD IN CAIRO (Dailynewsegypt, December 2014)

This article highlights the expo held at Nowhereland Tattoo, describing it as the first of its kind in the Middle East and noting the enthusiastic atmosphere despite societal perceptions.

IS BEING INKED STILL A TABOO IN EGYPTIAN SOCIETY? (The Caravan, November 2015)

This article mentions the second Cairo Tattoo Convention, which brought together international artists to promote the art and change misconceptions about it.

1ST CAIRO TATTOO CONVENTION (Tattoofilter)

This link describes the first convention as a unique gathering of tattoo artists in the Middle East, highlighting the Nowhereland Tattoo project to boost tattoo art in the region.

NOWHERELAND´S CONVENTION: MAKING A MARK ON CAIRO´S TATTOO SCENE (Identity Magazine)

This article discusses the Nowhereland event in November 2015, which aimed to challenge taboos and misconceptions about tattoos in Egyptian society.

EL SCENE: EGYPT´S FIRST TATTOO EXPO (Cairo Scene, December 2014)

Covers the first tattoo expo in Egypt, discussing this counter-cultural trend.

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