July 15, 2025

TattooTwon: The First Arab Tattoo Artist in the Middle East to Join Sullen Art Collective

TattooTwon becomes the first Arab artist in the Middle East to join Sullen Art Collective, repping Cairo & Amman.

TattooTwon: The First Arab Tattoo Artist in the Middle East to Join Sullen Art Collective
Vintage-style swallow tattoo sketch with intricate wing details

At Riders Studios, we don’t just follow the global tattoo scene we’re a part of it. TattooTwon, founder and lead artist of Riders Studios, made history by becoming the first Arab tattoo artist in the Middle East (Cairo, Egypt and Amman, Jordan) to be officially recognized by the Sullen Art Collective the most respected tattoo family in the world.

What Is Sullen Art Collective?

Founded in California, Sullen Art Collective is an international lifestyle brand that brings together the world’s top tattoo artists, painters, graffiti artists, and creatives. Known for their exclusive apparel, artist showcases, collaborations, and global art movement, Sullen is more than just a brand it’s a worldwide brotherhood of elite tattoo culture.

Being accepted into the Sullen Art Collective means you’ve earned your place among the best not only for your art, but for your authenticity and impact on the culture.

TattooTwon: " My goal was to get the western tattoo industry to recognize that there are Arab tattoo artists in the Middle East doing tattoos professionally and creating impact and waves throughout the region and when Sullen Art put me in the family I felt like I accomplished just that "

TattooTwon’s Impact on the Middle East Tattoo Scene

TattooTwon has played a leading role in changing the perception of tattoos in the Arab world. With studios in both Cairo and Amman, he’s built Riders Studios into a regional hub of professional tattooing, known for world-class quality, hygiene, and artistic excellence.

Joining Sullen wasn’t just a personal milestone it was a major step for Arab representation in global tattooing. TattooTwon continues to inspire artists across the Middle East to aim higher, break limits, and prove that this region has its own place in the international tattoo community.

Why This Matters to You

When you walk into Riders Studios, you’re not just walking into another shop you’re entering a space recognized and respected by the global tattoo elite. Every tattoo here is done with the same level of skill, professionalism, and passion found in the top studios in L.A., London, or Berlin.

Last Say

TattooTwon’s recognition by Sullen Art Collective marks a new chapter for the tattoo industry in Cairo and Amman. At Riders Studios, we’re proud to be leading that change one tattoo at a time.

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