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Skin Collection (#5)

"Skin: A Canvas of Diversity and Resilience" Our skin, like a ballerina's back, gracefully embraces our bodies with its delicate yet strong presence

Background imageSkin Collection: Olive Is Her Name

Olive Is Her Name
Jan Slotboom

Background imageSkin Collection: Seaside #23

Seaside #23
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageSkin Collection: The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to

The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to the moving mill
526834 The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to the moving mill machinery (1737)

Background imageSkin Collection: Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots

Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots
5308904 Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots, pimples and produces a lovely complexion; (add.info.: Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap)

Background imageSkin Collection: Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century

Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century
5308917 Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful)

Background imageSkin Collection: 'The Caffre Woman' Woman of South Africa, nursing a baby

"The Caffre Woman" Woman of South Africa, nursing a baby
5856474 "The Caffre Woman" Woman of South Africa, nursing a baby.; (add.info.: "The Caffre Woman." Woman of South Africa, nursing a baby)

Background imageSkin Collection: Scabies

Scabies
5855394 Scabies; (add.info.: Ulcerous skin disease Ecthyma cachecticum, and the seven-year itch, Scabies purulenta and S. exotica, caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite)

Background imageSkin Collection: Standing Nude in a Landscape, (oil on panel)

Standing Nude in a Landscape, (oil on panel)
827266 Standing Nude in a Landscape, (oil on panel) by Riemerschmid, Rudolph (1873-1953); 69x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Standing Nude in a Landscape. Rudolf Riemerschmid (1873-1953)

Background imageSkin Collection: Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection

Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands
527483 Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890

Background imageSkin Collection: Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century

Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century
5308918 Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful)

Background imageSkin Collection: 'The Female Hottentot with natural Apron.' A Khoisan woman with elongated labia that so fascinated

"The Female Hottentot with natural Apron." A Khoisan woman with elongated labia that so fascinated
5856480 "The Female Hottentot with natural Apron." A Khoisan woman with elongated labia that so fascinated the Europeans.; (add.info)

Background imageSkin Collection: The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)

The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
1197550 The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 65x50.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSkin Collection: bodyscape

bodyscape
Anton Belovodchenko

Background imageSkin Collection: Wrinkles

Wrinkles
Lou Urlings

Background imageSkin Collection: the shape of my back

the shape of my back
Michael Groenewald

Background imageSkin Collection: bodymusic

bodymusic
Anton Belovodchenko

Background imageSkin Collection: Himba Woman

Himba Woman
Marco Brivio

Background imageSkin Collection: Tono's Sense

Tono's Sense
Brennan Finighan - EFIAP FAPS

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***
Konstantin Pilipchuk

Background imageSkin Collection: Detail of the skin of an African elephant, Loxodonta Africana. Botswana

Detail of the skin of an African elephant, Loxodonta Africana. Botswana

Background imageSkin Collection: Yoga Aris Pirdaus

Yoga Aris Pirdaus

Background imageSkin Collection: Barbara

Barbara
Zachar Rise

Background imageSkin Collection: Davizosco

Davizosco

Background imageSkin Collection: new look renewal

new look renewal
Thierry Lagandré (Transgressed Light)

Background imageSkin Collection: Womanhood

Womanhood
Olga Mest

Background imageSkin Collection: Anne

Anne
Carine Belzon

Background imageSkin Collection: Acid

Acid
yellow black Makeup Beauty Girl in studio. Alex Malikov

Background imageSkin Collection: Wildness in their minds

Wildness in their minds
Elena Bobrova

Background imageSkin Collection: Going Underground

Going Underground
Chris Hamilton

Background imageSkin Collection: Wrapped

Wrapped
Colin Dixon

Background imageSkin Collection: Simply Red

Simply Red
Colin Dixon

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****
Yaroslav Vasiliev-Apostol

Background imageSkin Collection: Gemeine Jeuchts Beeldt. Allegory of the Temptations of Youth, 1598-1610. Creator: Otto Van Veen

Gemeine Jeuchts Beeldt. Allegory of the Temptations of Youth, 1598-1610. Creator: Otto Van Veen
Gemeine Jeuchts Beeldt. Allegory of the Temptations of Youth, 1598-1610

Background imageSkin Collection: Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Series: Exploits of the Tokugawa Clan

Background imageSkin Collection: Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. The Hindu god Krishna plays his flute, mesmerizing every being that surrounds him

Background imageSkin Collection: Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana, Folio from a Ramayana, between c1685 and c1690. Creator: Unknown

Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana, Folio from a Ramayana, between c1685 and c1690. Creator: Unknown
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana, Folio from a Ramayana, between c1685 and c1690

Background imageSkin Collection: Sudama Offers a Garland to Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1550 and 1575

Sudama Offers a Garland to Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1550 and 1575. Creator: Unknown
Sudama Offers a Garland to Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between 1550 and 1575

Background imageSkin Collection: Radha's Confidante Meets with Krishna (Arudhayauvana Madhya)... c1635. Creator: Unknown

Radha's Confidante Meets with Krishna (Arudhayauvana Madhya)... c1635. Creator: Unknown
Radha's Confidante Meets with Krishna (Arudhayauvana Madhya), Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1635

Background imageSkin Collection: Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord)

Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775

Background imageSkin Collection: Krishna Embracing the Gopis, between c1700 and c1725. Creator: Unknown

Krishna Embracing the Gopis, between c1700 and c1725. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Embracing the Gopis, between c1700 and c1725

Background imageSkin Collection: Tree Worship, between c1730 and c1750. Creator: Unknown

Tree Worship, between c1730 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Tree Worship, between c1730 and c1750

Background imageSkin Collection: Dalliance in Vrindavan, c1725. Creator: Unknown

Dalliance in Vrindavan, c1725. Creator: Unknown
Dalliance in Vrindavan, c1725

Background imageSkin Collection: Krishna Serenading Radha, between c1730 and c1750. Creator: Unknown

Krishna Serenading Radha, between c1730 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Serenading Radha, between c1730 and c1750

Background imageSkin Collection: Krishna Making Kubja Beautiful, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord)

Krishna Making Kubja Beautiful, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1645. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Making Kubja Beautiful, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1645

Background imageSkin Collection: Krishna Uproots the Parijata Tree, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1525 and 1550

Krishna Uproots the Parijata Tree, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1525 and 1550. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Uproots the Parijata Tree, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between 1525 and 1550

Background imageSkin Collection: Krishna and Balarama Play with Gopas, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1525 and 1550

Krishna and Balarama Play with Gopas, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1525 and 1550. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama Play with Gopas, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord) (recto), Text (verso), between 1525 and 1550

Background imageSkin Collection: Krishna Kills the Crane Demon, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1525 and 1550

Krishna Kills the Crane Demon, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1525 and 1550. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Kills the Crane Demon, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between 1525 and 1550

Background imageSkin Collection: The Month of Ashadha (June-July), Folio from a Barahmasa... between c1700 and c1725

The Month of Ashadha (June-July), Folio from a Barahmasa... between c1700 and c1725. Creator: Unknown
The Month of Ashadha (June-July), Folio from a Barahmasa (The Twelve Months), between c1700 and c1725




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"Skin: A Canvas of Diversity and Resilience" Our skin, like a ballerina's back, gracefully embraces our bodies with its delicate yet strong presence. It tells the story of our journey through life, bearing witness to every scar and mark that shapes us. Just as a nude man stands vulnerable and exposed, our skin acts as a shield against the outside world. It protects us from harsh elements while allowing us to feel the gentle touch of love and warmth. Even animals possess fascinating skin adaptations. Take the Shar Pei puppy on an ironing board; its wrinkled folds symbolize uniqueness and remind us that beauty comes in all forms. From a man's body to naked mole rats surviving in dry areas of North East Africa, our skin adapts to different environments, and is both resilient and adaptable, reflecting nature's ability to thrive even in challenging circumstances. The ostrich legs & feet showcase how diverse species have evolved their own unique coverings. Just like Native American Indian buffalo hunters under the White Wolf Ski, we too rely on our skin for survival - protecting ourselves from harm while embracing traditions passed down through generations. Witnessing creatures such as tarantulas leaving their moulting or observing Sphynx cats at pet shows reminds us that beneath the surface lies vulnerability waiting to shed old layers for growth and renewal. Whether it be a dog's brush coat or microscopic details captured by SEM imaging of Culex mosquitoes, each glimpse into different skins reveals intricate patterns designed by nature itself. In this vast tapestry of life, let us celebrate "skin" not just as an outer covering but also as a testament to resilience, diversity, adaptation - reminding us that we are all beautifully connected through this common thread called humanity.