body art
Photos That Celebrate Being South Asian and Queer
Henna collective Huq That is queering and modernizing the ancient body art.
Japanese Tattoo Masters Speak Up on the Complicated Relationship Between Art and Politics
We sat down with Nisacco and Gakkin, two of Japan's most celebrated blackwork tattoo artists today.
Ana Mendieta Fought for Women's Rights and Paid with Blood
The fearless artist was outspoken about issues like campus rape and domestic violence when they were still taboo.
[NSFW] Nude Performance Artist Planks in Philosophical Self-Portraits
Chiara Mazzocchi’s nude artworks are anything but personal.
[NSFW] These Watercolors Would Make Georgia O'Keeffe Blush
Paula Giriadă tackles all-too-human experiences through semi-abstract pieces.
You Won't Believe These Perfect Portraits Are Actually Body Art
Asks first grade teacher Russell Powell, who needs canvas panels when you have your palm?
People Share the Tattoos They Got to Heal From Sexual Assault
'I just needed to feel something because I was so numb all the time.’
[NSFW] Mythical Paintings of Our Most Intimate Moments
Elly Smallwood’s oil paintings explore the body, sexuality, and more.
Watch Millions of Years of Human Evolution Unfold on This Artist's Face
Emma Allen spent hours in front of the mirror putting together this stop motion self portrait.
Nike and Beyoncé Love This Nigerian Body Painting Artist
Laolu Senbanjo uses the body as a canvas for his bold and geometric painted patterns.
By Painting Boobs on Boobs, This Artist Subverts Instagram's Anti-Woman Censorship
Freeing the nipple with Barcelona-based artist Claudia Sahuquillo.
Out of Context, Freaky Self-Portraiture Barely Looks Human
Hungarian photographer Borbála Földes abstracts her own body until it is nearly unrecognizable.