Last updated: 31.03.2026

1. Purpose
This policy outlines the principles and criteria for reviewing and including artists and studios in Ink Archive.
The platform is structured as a curated system of documented contemporary tattoo practice.
Inclusion is based on alignment with defined professional and visual standards.

2. General Principles
Ink Archive evaluates submissions based on:

• Professional competence
• Consistency of work
• Clarity of visual language
• Technical execution
• Alignment with contemporary practice

The platform does not operate as an open directory.
Inclusion is selective.

3. Artist Evaluation
Artist submissions are reviewed with consideration of:

• Quality and consistency of portfolio
• Control of line, composition and detail
• Understanding of placement and anatomy
• Coherence of stylistic direction
• Professional presentation

Preference is given to practices demonstrating structure, intention and long-term clarity.

4. Studio Evaluation
Studios are evaluated based on:

• Professional standards and working conditions
• Consistency of represented artists
• Clarity of studio direction
• Organisational structure
• Alignment with contemporary practices

Studios function as environments that shape and support artistic work.

5. Selection Process
All submissions are reviewed individually.

The process may include:

• Portfolio assessment
• Evaluation of public profiles
• Internal comparison with existing archive standards

Submission does not guarantee inclusion.

6. Editorial Discretion
Ink Archive reserves the right to:

• Accept or decline any submission
• Remove or update listings
• Adjust presentation or categorisation
• Evolve selection criteria over time

Decisions are made at the sole discretion of the platform.

7. Reapplication
Applicants may submit again after a period of development.
We encourage continuous refinement of practice and presentation.

8. Integrity of the Archive
Ink Archive prioritises:

• Structured documentation over volume
• Quality over quantity
• Long-term relevance over trends

The archive is intended to remain a stable and coherent system.

9. Contact
For questions regarding review and inclusion:
📧 contact@ink-archive.com