Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Mandala Tattoos

    Mandala Tattoos

    Check out this mandala tattoo recently done at Majestic. Mandalas have a huge spiritual and ritual significance in Hinduism and Buddhism. Though Hindi word in nature mandalas are often used in many tibetan and Asian religions. The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point…

  • Adidas Unite All Originals NYC Popup

    Adidas Unite All Originals NYC Popup

    Adidas is pairing up with up and coming Harlem R&B artist Teyana Taylor (who was recently signed to Kayne West’s G.O.O.D. Music record label) for a pop up store celebrating their new line “Originals” right around the corner from Majestic Tattoo this weekend from March 15th through March 17th on the corner of Broadway &…

  • Milky Way Wrist Tattoo

    Milky Way Wrist Tattoo

    Check out this milky way wrist tattoo recently done at Majestic –

  • How to Make Your Tattoo Last a Lifetime

    How to Make Your Tattoo Last a Lifetime

    When getting a tattoo some of the first thoughts and questions are usually along the line of how will this look when I’m older? What if I gain weight or get pregnant? Black or Color? Tattoos and Aging Face it, we are all going to be old one day. A lot of people are scared…

  • Video Special – Adal Tattooing in the Bahamas

    Video Special – Adal Tattooing in the Bahamas

    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqMAN7hH5g[/youtube] Brought to you by the highly talented AJ Arjuna Watson, also known as DECYPUL.

  • 2013 Majestic Tattoo NYC Student Discount

    2013 Majestic Tattoo NYC Student Discount

    2013 has arrived! You survived Sandy, the 2012 Mayan apocalypse, a blizzard, and what better way to celebrate the new year and new you than with a tattoo? Majestic Tattoo is still offering a student discount to anyone who attends a New York City school. Including but not exclusive to NYU (New York University), Columbia…

  • Tattoo Rendition of “The Arrival” by C.R.W. Nevinson

    Tattoo Rendition of “The Arrival” by C.R.W. Nevinson

    Sleeve done 1/25/2013 at Majestic! Thanks to Magne! This piece was done in just 7 hours over the course of a single day.

  • Where Should You Get Your Tattoo?

    Where Should You Get Your Tattoo?

    Before getting tattooed, it’s important to consider how the areas of the body behave during and after the tattoo process. Some body parts hurt more, take ink differently, are more difficult to cover for work, or wear away faster than other parts. We’ve compiled a list of commonly tattooed areas of the body and important…

  • Tattoos Done Recently at Majestic

    Tattoos Done Recently at Majestic

    Happy belated New Year to all! We’re back in the studio and looking forward to a busy year and plenty of new designs in 2013. Make fresh ink your greatest New Year’s resolution yet and contact us for an appointment at (212)431-3323 or [email protected]. In the mean time, check out some recent tattoo work done…

  • New York Script Tattoo

    New York Script Tattoo

    Still fresh, still swollen, sorta bloody… but check out this New York script tattoo recently done at Majestic:

  • Know Your Neighborhood: Things to Do and See Around Majestic NYC

    Know Your Neighborhood: Things to Do and See Around Majestic NYC

    Visiting New York City for the first time and wondering where you can find things to do that aren’t your typical tourist traps? Or if you’re a local and just looking for new destinations to explore off the beaten path? The crossroads of NYC’s Tribeca, Soho and Chinatown neighborhoods often aren’t considered hotspots of activity,…

  • Keith Haring Signed Leather Jacket Coming to Auction This Week

    Keith Haring Signed Leather Jacket Coming to Auction This Week

    For inquiries about the jacket or to make an offer, please contact us. In 1989, Keith Haring visited Chicago to do a series of murals under the project name “Keith Haring at the Pinnacle.” One of the murals was done with Chicago public high school art students and two of the murals were done at…

  • Ink Master, Tattoo Nightmares and More

    Ink Master, Tattoo Nightmares and More

    Tattoo reality shows have been around for a while now and have helped bring an oversimplified, commercialized version of tattoo culture into the mainstream. Some of these shows have been better than others – the information they provide varies in accuracy and the quality of the tattoo work done on these shows is at times…

  • It’s the Season of Giving

    It’s the Season of Giving

    The holidays are here and we all know what that means: Christmas shopping. Why go out and spend hours though rummaging through department stores in attempt to find gifts that you’re not even 100% sure they will love? Well this holiday season Majestic can help you avoid all the trouble. Majestic is now offering gift…

  • How-To Tattoo Videos

    How-To Tattoo Videos

    We’ve recently come across a few videos on youtube that claim they can teach you how to tattoo. THIS IS NONSENSE! While youtube is a useful learning supplement for plenty of things, tattooing is just not one of them. TV shows that streamline the process of tattooing are bad enough, making it seem like every…

  • Banksy Tattoo – Keith Haring Dog

    Banksy Tattoo – Keith Haring Dog

    A Banksy tattoo of Banksy walking the Keith Haring dog. (Scroll down to see original piece.) View the entire tattoo gallery at Majestic Tattoo NYC.

  • Dia de Los Muertos Tattoos

    Dia de Los Muertos Tattoos

    Like Dia de los Muertos tattoo designs? The most detailed of these tattoos are actually inspired by sugar skulls, which are intricately decorated pieces of candy served to children on this traditional Mexican holiday. Check out these sugar skull tattoos and Day of the Dead tattoos recently inked by Adal at Majestic:      

  • Looking for a Tattoo Shop in New Jersey? Majestic Tattoo NYC is Right Around the Corner

    Looking for a Tattoo Shop in New Jersey? Majestic Tattoo NYC is Right Around the Corner

    If you’re from New Jersey and thinking about getting a tattoo, consider taking the Holland Tunnel or nearest PATH train to NYC to Majestic Tattoo NYC – one of the closest NYC tattoo shops to New Jersey. Majestic offers awesome, all custom tattoos, and Adal is willing to work with you to come up with…

  • Back in Business!

    Back in Business!

    We have power, once again! Luckily, Hurricane Sandy left Majestic in one piece. Our thoughts go out to those who were affected by this storm. If you would like to schedule (or reschedule!) an appointment give us a call – (212) 431-3323! We are open today and will be open the whole week.

  • Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

    Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

    Hey all. The Majestic studio has survived Sandy – but we are still without power. If you would like to get tattooed tomorrow or this weekend, I will travel to you if you have a place with power and good lighting! Give me a call to set something up. (212) 431-3323.

  • How Much Does it Cost to Get Tattooed by Adal

    How Much Does it Cost to Get Tattooed by Adal

    It’s well known that the prices and quality of a tattoo can vary. It seems to be, in 2012, that the average rate across America is $150 an hour with custom work from more popular, more talented artists fetching as much as $250 an hour, if not more. It’s hard to believe in today’s economy…

  • Majestic Tattoo NYC Offers Student Discounts on All Tattoos

    Majestic Tattoo NYC Offers Student Discounts on All Tattoos

    New York City offers so much to the students that inhabit its streets and now Adal wants to offer the same. Any student of a New York City school (including but not exclusive to NYU [New York University], Columbia University, Hunter College, Fordham University, The New School, Pace University, Manhattan College) is now eligible for…

  • New York City Tattoos

    New York City Tattoos

    New York City is known for many things, ranging from awesome music to intense sports fans. So it’s understandable why so many people love New York City inspired tattoos. Check out a selection of some of Adal’s New York City themed tattoos.

  • Tattoo Works in Progress – September and October 2012

    Tattoo Works in Progress – September and October 2012

    Check out the latest tattoo work at Majestic throughout September and October 2012. Adal has been working on a fractal shoulder piece and a floral colored sleeve, here they are in the making.

  • Mario Kart Sleeve in Progress

    Mario Kart Sleeve in Progress

    Everyone loves Mario Kart… but maybe not as much as our buddy here who went all out and got a Mario Kart tattoo sleeve. Currently in progress – check back for updates!

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