AP PHOTOS: Vivid, shocking or thought-provoking tattoos are showcased in Paris

A man lies on a bed as he waits for ink to dry during a tattoo convention, in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A woman with a tattooed back attends a tattoo convention, in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A man gets a tattoo done during a Tattoo Convention, in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A man gets a tattoo done during a Tattoo Convention, in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A man with a tattooed back attends a tattoo convention, in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A man with a tattoo on his back attends a photo session during a tattoo convention, in Paris, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A man gets a tattoo done during a tattoo convention, in Paris, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A man gets a tattoo on his back during a tattoo convention, in Paris, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Men with tattoos on their backs take part in a contest during a tattoo convention, in Paris, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

PARIS | Tattoo artists from around the world converged on Paris for a special convention showcasing their creativity and their creations. Visitors sported tattoos from the crown of the head down to their toes and everywhere in between.