Grimes' Subtle Red Face Tattoo Divides Fans

Grimes debuted a subtle circular red tattoo around her left eye, first seen in her “Artificial Angels” music video and later unveiled on Instagram. The tattoo was created by cybersigilism artist Glyphomancer; Grimes said she spent about ten years ‘emotionally working up’ to it and joked that “literally no one noticed,” including her parents. Fan reaction was mixed: some praised the delicate look, others said they couldn’t find it, and many mocked it as resembling ringworm. The ink is described as part of a Cybersigilism movement that fuses ancient symbolism with futuristic, digital aesthetics and aligns with Grimes’ interests in AI, transhumanism and using the body as a canvas. The reveal has reignited debate over minimalist, contemplative face ink versus more sensational statement tattoos.