YEAR'S
VEAN
Let your
skin speak
your truth
In 2013, VEAN TATTOO opened its first studio in the city of Berdiansk on the shores of the Azov Sea.
This was a significant milestone in the brand’s development, as the city proved to be the perfect location for creating a creative space where every client could enjoy high-quality tattoos and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The local team of professionals offered not just services, but the opportunity for clients to turn their boldest dreams into reality through the art of tattooing.
2011
The Beginning of the Story
2013
Berdiansk: A New Shore of Dreams
2015 brought new challenges and opened new horizons for VEAN TATTOO. Three new studios simultaneously opened their doors in Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia, and Mariupol.
This marked the beginning of the brand’s true expansion into Ukraine's tattoo market. Each of these cities gained its own studio, where locals could enjoy top-tier services provided by professional tattoo artists. VEAN TATTOO studios became a place where anyone could express their individuality through the art of tattooing.
2015
New Cities, New Stories
2016 marked a turning point for VEAN TATTOO, as the brand's studios opened in major Ukrainian cities like Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kyiv (with two studios opening in the capital).
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2016
Major Expansion
VEAN TATTOO began establishing itself as a leading player in Ukraine's tattoo market. The opening of the first office in Berdiansk was a crucial step in developing the company’s internal structure. This milestone demonstrated the brand’s growth and strengthened its position.
2019
2017 – Ten New Studios
2017 was a year of rapid expansion for VEAN TATTOO. The brand opened ten new studios in the cities of Kremenchuk, Vinnytsia, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Bila Tserkva, Odesa (a second studio), Kryvyi Rih, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, and Khmelnytskyi. Each city welcomed a new space dedicated to the art of tattooing, further solidifying VEAN TATTOO's leadership position in Ukraine.
2018 – Eleven New Studios
In 2018, VEAN TATTOO expanded further by opening eleven new studios in the cities of Kamianske, Ternopil, Lviv, Lutsk, Sumy, Poltava, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernihiv, Uzhhorod, Chernivtsi, and Kramatorsk. This year marked continuous growth and the implementation of innovative approaches to customer service, providing clients the opportunity to enjoy the high level of professionalism that VEAN artists are known for.
Expansion to the international level
2019 marked a breakthrough year for VEAN TATTOO as the brand went international for the first time. Studios were opened outside of Ukraine, in Berlin (Germany) and Krakow and Katowice (Poland). This was not only a new phase of expansion but also the beginning of VEAN’s venture into the European market. Meanwhile, active growth continued in Ukraine, with new studios launched in Lviv, Kharkiv, Rivne, Pavlohrad, Kropyvnytskyi, and Kamianets-Podilskyi. The company also scaled its operations and relocated its office to improve business processes.
VEAN TATTOO also initiated key projects:
The first WAVE TATTOO FEST in Berdiansk, a tattoo sketch competition in Ukraine, and the launch of a magazine in collaboration with TATTOO UA. The company introduced online training for future tattoo artists, while a joint project with Tatushna highlighted the importance of collaboration for the advancement of tattoo art.
2020
Challenges and new opportunities
2020
Continued Expansion, Festivals, and Projects
Despite the challenges brought by the 2020 pandemic, VEAN TATTOO continued to expand its network, opening new studios in Nikopol, Izmail, and a second studio in Dnipro. Additionally, studios were launched in Poland in Gdynia, Szczecin, Bydgoszcz, Gdańsk, Wrocław, and Poznań.
2021 marked another significant step in VEAN TATTOO’s development. The company continued its international expansion, opening new studios in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, solidifying its presence across Europe. One of the year’s most notable events took place at home – the opening of the second VEAN TATTOO office in Berdiansk. This symbolized a return to the roots, to the place where it all began, emphasizing the city’s importance in the brand’s history. The company’s success was further highlighted by participation in the Kharkiv Tattoo Fest and the hosting of the second WAVE TATTOO FEST in Berdiansk, which attracted a large audience of tattoo art enthusiasts.
2021
New Horizons
2022
War and Challenges
2022 was the most difficult year in Ukraine's modern history due to the onset of a full-scale war. Despite these horrific events, VEAN TATTOO not only continued to grow but also expanded into new international markets, opening studios in Lithuania, Bulgaria, Spain, and the Netherlands, while actively supporting Ukraine during these challenging times.
A key moment of the year was the opening of the central office in Krakow—a city that became an important hub for VEAN TATTOO’s European expansion. The company organized charitable events and donations aimed at helping Ukrainian soldiers and those affected by the war. For VEAN TATTOO, it was a year of great challenges, where survival was not the only priority but also supporting their clients, artists, and homeland. Despite all the hardships, VEAN TATTOO continued its mission, providing high-quality services in new countries while staying true to Ukraine.
2023
Global Breakthrough
The history of VEAN TATTOO began in 2011, when the first studio, named VeAn Beauty, was opened in Kherson, Ukraine.
The studio offered a wide range of services, including tattoos, permanent makeup, nail care, haircuts, and other beauty treatments.
This studio in Kherson was the first step towards the creation of what we now know as VEAN TATTOO. It was here that the idea to establish a space where anyone could bring their boldest ideas to life on their skin and become part of a culture that transcends conventional stereotypes was born. This was the start of a network of studios that today are recognized and loved around the world.
2024
The Future is Here
2024 has been a year of explosive growth and achievements for VEAN TATTOO. The network surpassed 160 studios worldwide, reaching new cities and countries. However, this year wasn't just about quantitative growth—VEAN TATTOO made a significant leap in technology by launching a mobile app that not only streamlined customer interactions but also became a key part of the global tattoo community.
One of the most important milestones of the year was the collaboration with Superhumans, a cutting-edge center specializing in prosthetics, reconstructive surgery, and psychological support for those affected by the war. VEAN TATTOO organized masterclasses to demonstrate how tattoo art can play a role in aesthetic and psychological rehabilitation, helping people overcome difficult times and regain confidence.
A standout event of the year was a unique performance at Čertovy hlavy (Devil's Heads), a rocky massif where VEAN TATTOO combined the art of tattooing with the natural beauty of the landscape. It wasn’t just an event, but a true spectacle, where art came to life in the most unexpected forms, captivating and inspiring audiences.
2023 was a year of global breakthrough for VEAN TATTOO. The company continued its international expansion, opening new studios in the United Kingdom, Romania, Latvia, and Slovakia.
These were significant steps that solidified VEAN TATTOO's presence in these countries’ markets. Additionally, the year was marked by a major achievement—VEAN TATTOO served over 1 million clients, a true testament to the brand's quality and the trust it has earned.
VEAN TATTOO also joined the charitable project "Land of Smiles", supporting Ukrainian refugees in Krakow. An innovative project, the VEAN TATTOO BUS—a mobile tattoo studio—became a huge hit at European festivals, including UNDERCOVER in Warsaw and SUPERBLOOM in Munich.
VEAN TATTOO also participated in numerous key festivals in 2024, such as KYIV TATTOO FEST, JUWENALIA CZĘSTOCHOWSKIE, KORTOWIADA in Olsztyn, VYAVA Unity in Kyiv, Atlas Festival, and Trutnoff Open Air Festival in the Czech Republic, among other major events. Each festival was not only an opportunity to showcase tattoo artistry but also a platform for attracting new fans from around the world.
TATTOO COMMUNITY
2024 marked a true breakthrough for VEAN TATTOO, not only due to its quantitative expansion but also through the creation of a global community. The launch of the mobile app and the formation of an international tattoo community opened new horizons for tattoo enthusiasts worldwide. VEAN TATTOO has become more than just a network of studios; it’s a place where people unite around the art of tattooing, where everyone can find like-minded individuals, share their own ideas, and find inspiration. Always people-centered, VEAN TATTOO brought this concept to life in a new format.
One of the standout innovations of 2024 was the introduction of the loyalty program and the launch of the internal currency, VEAN Coin.
Now, clients can not only earn bonuses for each visit or purchase but also collect VEAN Coins by completing simple tasks—leaving reviews, referring friends, or participating in community events. The accumulated coins can be used to pay for services or purchase exclusive VEAN TATTOO merchandise. Thanks to new technologies like the AI-powered tattoo sketch generator, every client can create their own unique design, making the process even more engaging and interactive. Every step is an opportunity to not just be part of the VEAN family but to gain real benefits in the process.
Social responsibility has always been a core value of VEAN TATTOO.
In 2024, the company supported several significant initiatives, such as the “Little Joys of LEGO” project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, aimed at helping children and their families, and participation in The Semicolon Project, a global initiative raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.
