Popo is a self-taught tattoo artist and founder of NYPO.art. He joins us at the Gods Of Ink Tattoo Convention in Frankfurt as an art supplier and brand director for Kuro Sumi tattoo colors, which was his first love when he began tattooing.

Popo, whose Chinese regional name is Zhang Po, shares with us his experience as a tattoo artist for over 20 years. He talks about how difficult it is to start tattooing back home due to the high prices, which mostly forces people to learn the craft in prisons.

Despite these challenges, Popo has never stopped pursuing his passion for art. Before becoming a full-time tattoo artist, he was a school art teacher and even owns an art gallery in New York, where he has been living for over 10 years. He tells us that when he first moved to New York, he spoke hardly any English.

During the podcast, we delve into the topic of art versus ego and the wonders of collaboration. Popo shares his perspective on the yin yang symbol and how everything is connected. It's a fascinating conversation with a talented artist who has experienced the art world from different angles.

Here you can find Popo and his projects: https://www.instagram.com/popotattoo https://www.instagram.com/nypo.art https://www.instagram.com/kurosumitattooink

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