Darren Smith is an Arts Reporter at Art Chain News, where he provides in-depth, independent coverage of contemporary art, digital art and NFTs, and body art. He specializes in exploring the intersections between these fields — from tattoo artists entering the NFT space to contemporary artists using the body as canvas.

With more than 26 years of professional experience as a tattoo artist, Smith brings a rare practitioner’s perspective to his reporting on body art as a legitimate and dynamic form of contemporary expression. Since 2025, he has also been actively creating and collecting NFTs, giving him practical insight into the opportunities, challenges, and evolving culture of digital art.

His journalism emphasizes truth-first reporting that treats all artistic practices — whether on skin, canvas, screen, or blockchain — with equal seriousness and respect.