Venice in Vivid Colours Burano revealed by performing art

Discover the captivating world of Burano through the stunning artwork of Elena Tagliapietra, beautifully complemented by the insightful texts of Silvia Zanella and introduced by Alberto Toso Fei.

Immerse yourself in a visual journey where painted bodies and vibrant colors blend seamlessly to evoke emotion and narrative. From the iconic colorful houses to the intimate stories of its inhabitants, this book offers a unique perspective on the Venetian island of Burano. Experience the artistry and depth of Elena Tagliapietra's work as she explores themes of identity, community, and the enduring spirit of a place. Discovering new layers of meaning and reflection with each page makes this book a truly enriching experience for all.

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In loving memory of Dirk Hartung

Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to a beloved and very special member of our bodypainting family in March.


Dirk Hartung was a passionate photographer who came into contact with the art form of bodypainting over 20 years ago and was fascinated by it until the end of his life.

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Winners of the WBF Photo Award 2023

The 2023 World Bodypainting Festival saw notable changes, moving to the Messearena Klagenfurt in September, marking a shift towards a heightened artistic focus. Despite the venue and date change, the World Championship for Bodypainting and Makeup Artists remained a central attraction, drawing hundreds of teams worldwide to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria. The event's emphasis on artistry also attracted numerous photographers eager to capture the ephemeral beauty of the artworks.

Traditionally, one of the last awards to be given are those of the WBF Photo Award 2023.

 

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World Bodypainting Festival @ International Beauty Design Fair 2024

The "International Beauty Design Fair 2024", organized by the Korean Make-Up Artists Association serves as a platform for cultural exchange, showcasing the developments and trends of K-Beauty. A special attraction is again this year an Overseas Invitation Exhibition featuring unique works from around the world, including a review from the 2023 World Bodypainting Festival.

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Kickstarter campain "Bodypainting Artventures Magazine Issue 5"

Hello everyone, please support and share the Kickstarter campaign (ends December 11th) from WBA member and photographer Dmitri Moisseev.

Your support will help publish the 5th issue of the Bodypainting Artventures magazine with many incredible images from Bodypainting Artventures Invitational Championship (BAIC), Season 1: Ancient Goddesses, World Bodypainting Festival 2023 and other events around the world.

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In loving memory of Julie Oliver

In loving memory of Julie Oliver

The WBF community mourns the loss of a cherished friend. The sudden onset of Julie's illness has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends, and colleagues.

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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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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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Painting Jam Session, Italy

Last weekend there was a big Italian Get together of artists in the town San Pietro in Casale near Bologna. The painting jam session was organized by artist Piera di Maio, she did an amazing job to gather allthis wonderful talents. Piera invited the WBA Chairman Alex Barendregt with Artist Manager Anna as a special surprize for the jam session participants and we were very warm welcomed. On that day we have seen 30 artists and models. Together with a hand full of great photographers they captured some world class artworks and after an exhausting and exciting day, everyone sat together for dinner, drinks and fun talks with a lot of laughter. We were honoured and happy to be a part of such an amazing group and enjoy talks about the stunning art they all created as well as about the future Championship at the WBF 2023. Thank you very much for the wonderful day! 

Dear Members, if you have activities like this, please let us know and we will feature a story on that here as well.

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France: French Awards 2022 - Results 2022

The French Bodypainting Awards 2022 organized by WB Production took place after a 2 years break last weekend on 14th - 16th May in Paris as part of the 51st Congrès International Esthétiques Spa. For the first time, there was also a 3rd category, Creative Make-up. For many artist, as well as for us as organisation team, it was the first big LIVE event since the outbreak of the pandemic.

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