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HANDS: STORIES AND DIFFERENCE
Using a simple “show us your hands” poster, we captured diverse portraits and reflections, revealing how hands can carry stories, insecurities, and family memories, while offering intimate insight into how people feel about them.

SLIMER SAYS: GROW YOUR HAIR
After years of teasing and bad haircuts, Slimer embraced his long hair as a form of self-expression, inspired by alternative style and counterculture. He ultimately found confidence in wearing it for himself, not for others.

KDX: STRENGHTH OVER SIZE
Nigerian-Irish artist KDX reflects on how fitness shaped his body image, mental health and discipline, evolving from appearance-driven goals into a deeper commitment to health, consistency and self-understanding.

AN HONEST TALK ABOUT ACNE
In this unfiltered interview, Suvini shares how acne affects her mental health, self-image and daily life, revealing the emotional weight behind society’s obsession with perfect skin.

IDENTITY: GALWAY TATTOO SHOW
People wore and transformed their bodies without apology at the show, turning self-expression into art and showing how comfort in your own skin can reshape the way others see themselves.

SPORT, RISK & BODY IMAGE
A highly active rugby player and scuba diver opens up about his relationship with his body, exploring his athletic lifestyle sometimes careless attitude toward physical wellbeing.

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Ink & Identity: Galway Tattoo Show

Ink & Identity:
Galway Tattoo Show