Exhibition: "THE WONDERFUL AND BIZZARE BEAUTY OF DARKART" by Natascha Zenig BodyArt

Natascha Zenig brings fairy tale, film and obscure fantasy figures to life with the help of special effect make-up + body painting and has them staged by renowned photographers. The result is an artistic work of art without equal. Let yourself be whisked away into a world that you otherwise only know from the cinema screen.

The vernissage and opening will take place on 04.11. at 19:00 in Villach, Tart Galerie, Widmanngasse 16 and the exhibition will run until 29.11.2023.

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WBF, Generation Next - A Phenomenal Success

We are delighted to share the extraordinary success of the "WBF – Generation Next" festival, a vibrant celebration of artistic innovation and creativity in the world of bodypainting. This year, we marked the 26th edition of the festival, and it was held in an indoor venue, bringing immense joy to all participants, including photographers, models, and artists. The indoor setting provided a reliable and controlled environment, ensuring that everyone could fully immerse themselves in the competition, photo sessions, and stage presentations, free from the uncertainties of weather and lighting conditions.

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New Date, New Content - the World Bodypainting Festival 2023

The World Bodypainting Festival 2023 promises an impressive program. For those unable to travel, we are pleased to offer two categories in an online competition. Simultaneously, there will be three intensive days of education programs—the WB Academy Workshops. The first major live highlight will be the World Championship in Camouflage Bodypainting, followed by two full days of diverse competitions. The theme for these contests is "Welcome in Wonderland," and we have prepared an immersive experience for guests, photographers, and videographers alike. The absolute highlights of the festival will be the evening presentations of the models, followed by the prestigious world award winners ceremony and the breathtaking "Body Circus" party, which promises a surreal experience like no other.

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WBA Bodypainting Weekend in Hvar, Croatia

The WBA-supported event recently took place on the captivating island of Hvar, Croatia, marking a significant occasion in the realm of bodypainting.

Over the course of two consecutive days, seven exceptionally talented artists showcased their artistic prowess alongside their stunning models, mesmerizing spectators with their mastery.

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A Rose for Venice

Blog by Alex Barendregt: "So, there it is - A Rose for Venice, captured by national media in Italy, and as I was on site, captured also from my side. But let me tell you first. So we have been celebrating bodypainting and installation artist Elena and Mattia's wedding the day before and the weather forecast didn't look good, in fact, on the day of this amazing art project the weather was shit as hell. I didn't expect that this can even happen. Packed with our gear, soaked wet from head to toe, Anna and I got finally to the square San Marco.
Rain was pouring, hundreds of volunteers waiting under the arches but still very optimistic that Elena can pull it off.
Check it out, turn up the volume to get the mood.

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