{
  "id": 881150,
  "title": "‘It opens up doors and minds’: inside Sydney’s tattoo convention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/it-opens-up-doors-and-minds-inside-sydneys-tattoo-convention",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T15:00:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/ng-interactive/2026/aug/15/it-opens-up-doors-and-minds-inside-sydneys-tattoo-convention"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Sydney Tattoo Convention has taken over the city's historic town hall, providing a unique platform for tattoo enthusiasts and professionals alike. With over 5,000 attendees, the event has proven to be a resounding success, transforming previously skeptical council members into enthusiastic supporters of the tattooing industry. The convention, founded by Katie Bailey, showcases the best of tattoo artistry and culture, fostering connections and sparking interest among both seasoned tattoo artists and those who are just beginning to explore the world of body art.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}