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25 Examples of the Modern-Object Tattoo Trend

25 Modern-Object Tattoos That Prove There Are Endless Possibilities With the Trend

Flower tattoos and script tattoos will never go out of style, but if you're looking for something a bit more out of the box for your next piece of body art, there's a new, more modern tattoo trend that's sweeping Instagram. The modern-object tattoo trend takes items from everyday life and turns them into beautiful pieces of art.

Like most tattoo trends, this one can be made personal by choosing objects that have sentimental value to you. Maybe you get an icon to remind you of your best friend, hometown, or career — nothing is off limits. The simplicity of modern-object tattoos also make them great for matching designs with someone special in your life.

"Minimalistic tattoos will continue in the coming months," Trudy Lines, a tattoo artist at the celebrity-favourite Bang Bang Tattoo in New York City, told POPSUGAR. "We'll be seeing traditional flash designs simplified and re-created in a modern way — like everyday objects such as a coffee mug, or a planted pot — which are a meaningful or ironic choice to the person wearing it."

Keep scrolling to see examples of the modern-object tattoo trend from Instagram and get inspiration for your next ink.

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