His work, along with other examples of the black-and-gray style, is on view at the Natural History Museum as part of the traveling “Tattoo” exhibition that opened Sunday.

A style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East Los Angeles' Chicano culture. It moved from penal institutions, to the barrios, to high-end tattoo shops around the world.

Nish’s feelings resonate with Brazilian queer tattoo artist Mani, who moved to London a few years back."Many doors were shut to me because I am a Black migrant woman," she shares. Having begun ...

Weekend tattoo work evolved into a full-time job, and now he is partners with Ayers at Black Label Tattoo. Both men want the shop to have a relaxed atmosphere, for both the artists and the customers.