Magazink — the international tattoo industry publication run by Ink on Sky — publishes an annual ranking of the best tattoo artists in Ireland. It’s one of the most widely read lists in the European tattoo industry, covering artists from Dublin to Cork alongside similar rankings for Paris, London, and Madrid.
Tara Jang, based at XOXO on Capel Street, has made that list not once — but in both 2024 and 2025. That’s not luck. That’s consistency. In 2024, she was joined by fellow XOXO artist Kenny Davis, who has since moved on.
Tara Jang
Some artists get recognised once. Tara Jang has been named one of the best tattoo artists in Ireland in both 2024 and 2025 by Magazink — an international publication that covers the tattoo industry across Europe. That kind of back-to-back recognition doesn’t happen by accident.
Tara works across fine line, realism, and Japanese-style tattooing, with a signature use of black and red ink that makes her work instantly identifiable. The palette is deliberate, the execution is meticulous, and the results are the kind of tattoos people show off for years. Precise. Personal. Unmistakably hers.
What sets Tara apart is the range. Fine line demands control. Realism demands observation. Japanese demands an understanding of flow and composition that takes years to develop. Tara brings all three to the same standard — which is why she keeps getting noticed.
Tara Jang — XOXO Tattoo Dublin. Images via Magazink / Ink on Sky
— Magazink / Ink on Sky, Best Tattoo Artists in Ireland — 2024 & 2025
Kenny Davis
Kenny was based at XOXO at the time of the 2024 ranking, specialising in custom work, realism, and black and grey tattooing. He has since moved on, but his inclusion in the list is a reflection of the work he produced while he was here.
Magazink described him as having the potential to grow quickly thanks to his unique style and skill — work that stood out for its precision and attention to detail. We wish him well.
Kenny Davis — work from his time at XOXO. Images via Magazink / Ink on Sky
— Magazink / Ink on Sky, Best Tattoo Artists in Ireland 2024
About the Magazink Ranking
Magazink is the editorial arm of Ink on Sky — an international platform used by tattoo artists and studios across Europe and beyond. Their annual Ireland ranking pulls together artists from across the country based on the quality and originality of their work. It covers Dublin, Cork, and everywhere in between, and sits alongside similar rankings for cities like Paris, London, and Madrid.
Tara Jang has appeared in the ranking twice — in 2024 and again in 2025 — making her one of a small number of Irish-based artists to earn that recognition more than once. You can read both editions at magazink.inkonsky.com.
📰 Featured in the Magazink Rankings
Tara Jang from XOXO Tattoo Dublin features in the Magazink Ink on Sky ranking of the best tattoo artists in Ireland — in both 2024 and 2025. See the full list here →
Questions People Are Asking
Has Tara Jang been recognised as one of the best tattoo artists in Ireland?
Yes — Tara Jang from XOXO Tattoo Dublin has been named in the Magazink Ink on Sky ranking of the best tattoo artists in Ireland in both 2024 and 2025, making her one of the few Irish-based artists to appear in the list more than once.
What style does Tara Jang specialise in?
Tara works across fine line, realism, and Japanese-style tattoos, with a signature use of black and red ink. She’s known for her precision and the way she blends multiple styles into cohesive, detailed pieces. You can book with Tara via our booking form.
What is the Magazink Ink on Sky ranking?
Magazink is the editorial platform of Ink on Sky, an international tattoo industry network. Each year they publish rankings of the best tattoo artists in countries and cities across Europe, including an annual Ireland list.
How do I book with Tara Jang at XOXO?
You can book via our online booking form, DM us on Instagram @xoxo.dublin, or call us on +353 83 812 6727. We’re at 112 Capel Street, Dublin 1, open 7 days, 12pm–8pm.
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