Projects

JUDGE - Houston Tattoo Convention
At the Houston Tattoo Convention, I served as a jury member for a full day, reviewing and assessing work from artists across the country. The judging process emphasized artistic consistency, technical skill, and overall visual impact within competitive tattoo categories.

Best tattoo artists in New York 2025-Ranking Ink on Sky

Cosmopolitan Turkey – Spotlighting Tattoo Art as a Form of Healing

JUDGE - Philadelphia Tattoo Convention 2025

JUDGE - New York Tattoo Convention

JUDGE - Denver Tattoo Convention

Statement on TätowierMagazin and Mr. Gurgul’s International Recognition
In July 2014, Mr. Gurgul was featured in TätowierMagazin, Germany’s most respected and influential tattoo publication. His name was highlighted on the cover, indicating to readers the inclusion of an exclusive interview and presentation of his works inside the issue. This coverage represents a significant instance of international recognition and serves as strong evidence of Mr. Gurgul’s distinction in the field of tattoo and visual arts.
TätowierMagazin, published monthly from 1994 until 2020, was the leading tattoo industry publication in German-speaking countries, with a circulation of approximately 40,000 copies. Over its 25 years in print, it maintained a reputation for curating content around the most innovative, skilled, and influential tattoo artists from around the world. It also regularly featured in-depth articles on cultural, historical, and symbolic aspects of tattooing, setting a high editorial standard within the global tattoo community.

Cumhuriyet Newspaper – A Distinguished Platform for Cultural Recognition

JUDGE - Istanbul Tattoo Convention

Vogue Turkey – A Historic Feature Recognizing Tattoo Art as Contemporary Culture

Tattoo Love Magazine Spain Cover and Interview November 2024 Issue #47

DGN Tattoo Magazine Interview