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Face Paint Collection (#5)

"Unveiling the Artistry: Face Paint Through Cultures and Time" Step into a world where faces become canvases, telling stories of tradition, identity, and creativity

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Arthur Brown, appearing at the very first properly named The Reading Festival in 1971

Arthur Brown, appearing at the very first properly named The Reading Festival in 1971. Richfield Avenue, Reading Berkshire

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Keith Moon, drummer of The Who rock group, pictured in the Daily Mirror studios

Keith Moon, drummer of The Who rock group, pictured in the Daily Mirror studios, dressed in court jester costume and make up to entertain the children of the Barnardo Day Centre at Forest Gate

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Young Liverpool fan with his face painted in team colours

Young Liverpool fan with his face painted in team colours, makes his way to Wembley for the 1996 FA Cup Final against Manchester United. 11th May 1996

Background imageFace Paint Collection: The clown Windy Blow visiting Middlesbrough Hospital, seen with a child holding a balloon

The clown Windy Blow visiting Middlesbrough Hospital, seen with a child holding a balloon sculpture. 2nd August 1979

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Mills Thompson, 1875-1944, c1895. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Mills Thompson, 1875-1944, c1895. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mills Thompson, 1875-1944, c1895. Full length portrait, standing, facing front, holding knife in teeth and large club in hand

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Catrina, day of the Dead festivities, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Catrina, day of the Dead festivities, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Background imageFace Paint Collection: A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Asaro child, Holosa, Papua New Guinea

Asaro child, Holosa, Papua New Guinea
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageFace Paint Collection: G l a n c e

G l a n c e
Hesham Alhumaid

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Old Warrior

Old Warrior
Izidor Gasperlin

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Monika Vanhercke

Monika Vanhercke

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Aquaria

Aquaria
Monika Vanhercke

Background imageFace Paint Collection: a mime's breakfast

a mime's breakfast
Olga Mest

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Steve Hermann

Steve Hermann

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Portrait at Goroka Sing Sing, Papua New Guinea High Lands

Portrait at Goroka Sing Sing, Papua New Guinea High Lands
Francisco Mendoza Ruiz

Background imageFace Paint Collection: blue night

blue night
art portrait of a beautiful girl with color paint on her face in studio. Alexandr Sutula

Background imageFace Paint Collection: May You Blossom

May You Blossom
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Background imageFace Paint Collection: MUSIC IV (ON INTELLIGENCE ARITIFICIAL)

MUSIC IV (ON INTELLIGENCE ARITIFICIAL)
Francis Calderon

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Warrior of Karo tribe

Warrior of Karo tribe
Jamil Badalov

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Papua New Guinea portrait

Papua New Guinea portrait
Francisco Mendoza Ruiz

Background imageFace Paint Collection: GODDES OF FIRE

GODDES OF FIRE
PARTHA BHATTACHARYYA

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Goroka Festival

Goroka Festival
Adi Prasetijo

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Amazone

Amazone
Luc Stalmans

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Breaking through - black and gold 1

Breaking through - black and gold 1
NSPD Studios

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Suprematist portrait of Lena Naymkina

Suprematist portrait of Lena Naymkina
Photographer

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Young Kara herder

Young Kara herder
Trevor Cole

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Let Your Dreams Blossom

Let Your Dreams Blossom
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Ghosts

Ghosts
Max Vere-Hodge

Background imageFace Paint Collection: AfricaSisters

AfricaSisters
Marcel Egger

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Touch

Touch
Mihai Bogdan R

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Miruna

Miruna
Mihai Bogdan R

Background imageFace Paint Collection: MEXICAN TRIBE BEAUTY

MEXICAN TRIBE BEAUTY
DEBASISH CHATTOPADHYAY

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Papua Kid

Papua Kid
Fira Mikael

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Super Suri

Super Suri
Iris Wiener

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Catrina portrait

Catrina portrait
Ignacio Arcas

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Shyness

Shyness
Irene Perovich

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Beautiful Stranger

Beautiful Stranger
YASUTOSHI HONJO

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Smoking just before the Mt Hagen sing sing festival

Smoking just before the Mt Hagen sing sing festival
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Peul man at a gerewol festival

Peul man at a gerewol festival
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Jeliteng

Jeliteng
Hari Sulistiawan

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Men soldier

Men soldier
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Face painting at Gajan

Face painting at Gajan
Prithul Das

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Face painting duo

Face painting duo
Abhraneel Chakraborty

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Tribe V

Tribe V
Avishek Das

Background imageFace Paint Collection: SIFA

SIFA
James Mahfuz

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Little Circus girl

Little Circus girl
Carola Kayen-Mouthaan

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Portrait KARO man

Portrait KARO man
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageFace Paint Collection: Mandau

Mandau
Fauzan Maududdin




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"Unveiling the Artistry: Face Paint Through Cultures and Time" Step into a world where faces become canvases, telling stories of tradition, identity, and creativity. From PETALESHARO II to TLINGIT NATIVE AMERICAN Kaw-Claa, it has adorned individuals throughout history, transcending time and cultures. In ancient times, Young Msai girls embraced their heritage by adorning their faces with vibrant ochre pigments. Their youthful innocence blended harmoniously with ancestral customs. Witness the transformation as a supposed Holy man dresses as Hanuman; his face painted in intricate patterns symbolizing devotion and spirituality. The lines blur between reality and fantasy when Cosplay enthusiasts embody Jack Skellington's hauntingly beautiful visage. Delve into Sudosukai beautification rituals where every brushstroke enhances natural beauty. These meticulous strokes create an ethereal aura that captivates onlookers. A portrait captures the grace of a maiko - her delicate features accentuated by subtle hues that reflect her journey through the enchanting world of Geisha culture. Travel across continents to witness Australian Aboriginal men dancing to the rhythm of didgeridoos while their painted faces tell tales of ancient traditions passed down through generations. Experience the explosion of colors during Holi 2014; joyous celebrations where vibrant pigments unite communities in love and laughter. Angalamman Festival at Kaveripattinam immerses you in Tamilnadu's rich cultural tapestry as devotees proudly display ornate face paint honoring their deity. But wait. Look closely amidst these diverse scenes – can you spy hidden messages? Faces transformed into living puzzles waiting to be unraveled by keen observers who dare take up this challenge. Lastly, immerse yourself in a White Renaissance where artists embrace historical aesthetics with modern twists. Delicate lace-like patterns dance upon pale skin like whispers from another era – an ode to timeless beauty.