In an international competition with over 100 participants from all corners of the globe, one voice stood out clearly: the voice of the public. Thousands of people voted, made their choice, and crowned Julia as their favorite artist. And that’s not all—her talent was also recognized by the expert jury, which awarded her first place in a specific category of the contest. With a career that began only in 2021 under the guidance of Sascha Linz, Julia has proven that passion, art

Julia Pagneux, 24, began tattooing three years ago and has since continually evolved, exploring new forms of artistic expression. Her training in applied arts and plastic arts provided her with a strong foundation, which she now translates onto her clients’ skin, seamlessly merging painting and tattooing. She began her career at Old Border Ink in Clermont-Ferrand, where she spent her first two years refining her technique in black and grey tattoos. Today, Julia works independ

IVOLY NANIWA is one of the contemporary leading figures in Japanese tattooing. He was selected as a Top Five artist by an elite jury composed of Paul Booth, Victoria Lee, Jesse Smith, and Shi Ryu, and also became the winner of the Oriental Color category, recognitions that highlight both his technical mastery and conceptual depth. Rooted in Japanese tattoo tradition, his work reflects a strong commitment to symbolism, history, and spiritual values. Beyond his personal artisti