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INKT

“INK”
A man with a full beard and glasses stands against a black backdrop. He is shirtless, showcasing extensive tattoos that cover his arms, chest, and neck. He is posed with his arms crossed, displaying intricate and detailed tattoo designs.
A person with various tattoos on their arms, legs, and torso sits on the floor against a gray concrete wall. They have long hair with bangs, wear a sleeveless yellow top, and gaze calmly into the camera.
A shirtless man with tattoos covering his arms, chest, and stomach stands against a plain, gray background. He has a mustache and goatee, and his hair is shaved on the sides with long hair on top, tied back. He crosses his arms over his torso.
A person with long hair tied up is sitting on the floor in a relaxed pose, exhaling smoke. They are wearing a black shirt and light-colored underwear. They have multiple tattoos on their arms, legs, and chest. The background is a plain, dark gray wall.
A person wearing a flat cap and a beige tank top looks down while adjusting their left sleeve. The person has intricate tattoos on both arms. The background is a textured, dark gray wall, creating a moody and dramatic atmosphere.
A person with long, vibrant red hair is captured in mid-motion, with hair fanned out dramatically. They wear glasses and a dark outfit featuring a patterned, flowing coat. They hold a microphone in their right hand and pose against a dark, simple background.
A shirtless person with tattoos is lounging on a vintage, green, high-back armchair. They are wearing plaid pants and black shoes with socks. The person is posed with one leg draped over the arm of the chair and one arm hanging down, creating a relaxed, contemplative mood.
A person with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing black-rimmed glasses, sits on the floor against a dark grey background. They are dressed in black clothing and black boots. Their arms, which have visible tattoos, rest on the floor and their knee, gazing downward.
A shirtless person covers their eyes with their hands against a dark background. They have tattoos on their arms and chest, including text on both forearms and an intricate design on their left hand. The lighting and backdrop are moody and dramatic.
A person with long dark hair sits cross-legged against a gray backdrop. They are heavily tattooed, featuring various designs like wings on the chest and colorful patterns on the arms, torso, and legs. The individual has a calm, composed expression.
Black and white image of a heavily tattooed individual standing against a dark background. They have a long, full beard, glasses, and tattoos covering their face, arms, torso, and legs. They wear camouflage shorts and rest one arm on their head while the other arm is on their chest.
A person, viewed from behind, stands against a dark background. They have long, braided hair and tattoos on their arms. They are shirtless and wear black pants, with one arm raised and the other resting on their lower back.
A man with a full beard and glasses stands against a black backdrop. He is shirtless, showcasing extensive tattoos that cover his arms, chest, and neck. He is posed with his arms crossed, displaying intricate and detailed tattoo designs.

About this project

“INKT” is a series that Akkerman created for a weekly column in the NHD/Alkmaarsche Courant newspaper. Between 2021 and 2022 he portrayed 12 people.

A series of portraits of fascinating personalities from the North Holland region that appear every Saturday in the NHD/Alkmaarsche Courant. Intriguing stories/interviews with an accompanying portrait that tells a story on its own. Stories about the story behing their tattoos. From a mall tattoo to totally tattooed bodies. Every tattoo tells a story.

The photos were printed large in the newspaper with a deep interview. The exposure did not extend beyond just the newspaper.

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