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Body Paint Collection (#6)

Exploring the rich traditions of body paint: From the Mursi tribe's intricate designs to young Maasai girls adorning their faces with ochre

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Sister of Mercy

Sister of Mercy
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Background imageBody Paint Collection: rabbi 2

rabbi 2
Amin Hamidnezhad

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Residency permit

Residency permit
Sergio Rapagnà

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Mursi Woman

Mursi Woman
Giuseppe DAmico

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Harvest in July

Harvest in July
Julien Oncete

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Spirit of the wood

Spirit of the wood
Ivan Kovalev

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Who Am I?

Who Am I?
Ivan Kovalev

Background imageBody Paint Collection: bathing a red leg

bathing a red leg
Golubeva Nataly

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Oil & Fish

Oil & Fish
Ivan Kovalev

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Fish & Oil

Fish & Oil
Ivan Kovalev

Background imageBody Paint Collection: The end of the day at church

The end of the day at church
Julien Oncete

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Labyrinth

Labyrinth
Ivan Kovalev

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Red Shoes

Red Shoes
Zhecho Planinski

Background imageBody Paint Collection: skin

skin
Beautiful girl with mud on his face. Cosmetic mask. Beauty face. Picture taken in the studio on a black background.. Alexandr Sutula

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Force Meditation II

Force Meditation II
Luc Stalmans

Background imageBody Paint Collection: 1556440

1556440

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Lakayana

Lakayana
Ivan Kovalev

Background imageBody Paint Collection: 1615616

1615616

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Karo tribe

Karo tribe
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Inception

Inception
Ivan Kovalev

Background imageBody Paint Collection: jui

jui
James Mahfuz

Background imageBody Paint Collection: 4 Elements - Water

4 Elements - Water
Tim Paza May

Background imageBody Paint Collection: 4 Elements - Air

4 Elements - Air
Tim Paza May

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Gold cable

Gold cable
Rachel Pansky

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Skeleton men at the Mt Hagen sing-sing festival - Papua New Guinea

Skeleton men at the Mt Hagen sing-sing festival - Papua New Guinea
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Color me Out of the Dark

Color me Out of the Dark
Luc Stalmans

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Paragon

Paragon
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Background imageBody Paint Collection: jui

jui
James Mahfuz

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Autumn hill walk

Autumn hill walk
Julien Oncete

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Alfredo Sanchez

Alfredo Sanchez

Background imageBody Paint Collection: symmetry

symmetry
Amnon Eichelberg

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Ethiopian Family

Ethiopian Family
Louise Wolbers

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Whirl

Whirl
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Golden Girl

Golden Girl
Siegart

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Reunion

Reunion
Julien Oncete

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Surma II

Surma II
Juanra Noriega

Background imageBody Paint Collection: The future is here

The future is here
MAYA ILTUS

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Surma XV

Surma XV
Juanra Noriega

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Window to the world

Window to the world
Slawomir Kowalczyk

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Rickshaw Driver

Rickshaw Driver
Ali Khataw

Background imageBody Paint Collection: White man Caro

White man Caro
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Colors

Colors
Denisa Justusová Šumcová

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Ondalinda festival, Gold infinity pool photo shoot, El Careyes, Mexico, North America

Ondalinda festival, Gold infinity pool photo shoot, El Careyes, Mexico, North America

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Nouvelle-Guinee. Danse Des Papous Barioles, (Papua New Guinea. Tribal Papuan Dance), 1900

Nouvelle-Guinee. Danse Des Papous Barioles, (Papua New Guinea. Tribal Papuan Dance), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Habitants of the island of Oualan in the Caroline Islands archipelago (engraving)

Habitants of the island of Oualan in the Caroline Islands archipelago (engraving)
XIR407856 Habitants of the island of Oualan in the Caroline Islands archipelago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageBody Paint Collection: A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

Background imageBody Paint Collection: Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game

Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game of bau as a young boy watches them. Most men possess rifles to protect their families from hostile neighbours

Background imageBody Paint Collection: A Mursi man smears his body with a mixture of local

A Mursi man smears his body with a mixture of local chalk and water and then draws designs with his fingertips to enhance his physical appearance.The Mursi speak a Nilotic language




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Exploring the rich traditions of body paint: From the Mursi tribe's intricate designs to young Maasai girls adorning their faces with ochre, these ancient practices tell stories of culture and identity. Unveiling a world beyond stereotypes, we delve into the misunderstood history of cannibals and discover how body paint was used by generations of warriors to intimidate foes. Journeying to India's Allahabad, we witness a close-up of a painted elephant during Holi 2014, where vibrant colors unite communities in celebration. In the White Renaissance era, artists embraced body paint as an artistic expression that transcended societal limitations. 'Eye to Eyes' captures the mesmerizing connection between artist and canvas through brushstrokes alone. Step into the realm of scary tribal motifs that ignite both fear and fascination within us all. Marie Sy takes center stage in another captivating display showcasing her mastery over words as she brings life to vivid imagery through poetry inspired by body paint. Join us on this visual odyssey where limitation is shattered, leaving only boundless creativity.