Thousands of people from all over the world flock to Colombia for a tattoo festival featuring over 250 world-class artists

Damian Carnicero, a Colombian tattoo artist hangs himself from the sky by hooking his back during the Cali Tattoo Festival held in Cali, Colombia

Thousands of tattoo art fans from all over the world have flocked to Colombia to attend the tattoo festival. Venezuela Emilio Gonzalez shows off her body with her scary changes during the festival

Metal hooks are used by artists to hang themselves during the 3 days of the festival

This festival has attracted about 250 tattoo artists from all over the world

Carnicero’s performance as he is lifted up by metal ropes and hooks that pierce directly into his skin

A woman with ‘Day of the Dead’ carnival-style paint tattoos

Tattoo artist Emilio Gonzalez with tattoos and piercings on his chin, lips, nose, ears and forehead