Grimes surprised fans by revealing a subtle face tattoo that, she says, went largely unnoticed — even by her family. The delicate mark, appearing as a faint ring around her left eye, is understated enough that many viewers initially mistook it for a scar or smudge.

In a post shared on X on Oct. 22, the artist explained that she got the tattoo months earlier and was amused that so few people recognized it. She repeated the image on Instagram and credited the tattooist, praising the creator’s technique for producing a gentle, almost ethereal effect.

Grimes singled out the artist @glyphomancer, applauding the work’s refinement and calling it an inventive approach to facial tattooing. She added that the current wave of tattoo artistry feels like a renaissance — subtle, experimental, and underappreciated.

The reveal arrives days after Grimes released her new single, “Artificial Angels,” whose chaotic music video premiered on Oct. 20. She noted with surprise that the ink didn’t register in the clip despite the video’s many striking looks. Watch the video on YouTube: “Artificial Angels” (official video).

Transforming her appearance has long been a hallmark of Grimes’s public persona. From vivid, experimental tattoos to theatrical prosthetics and fake fangs, she frequently reimagines her look. In earlier years she even discussed making certain alterations permanent — a notion her former partner, Elon Musk, publicly advised against in 2022.

Below is the Instagram post where Grimes displays the new tattoo.

For more on Grimes and her latest releases, visit her official channels and streaming platforms.

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