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De África para o Mundo, através de uma conta de Instagram. Laetitia Ky chamou a atenção global da Internet pela forma particular de criar arte.

Ky não é propriamente uma artista conceptual que te faça reflectir longamente sobre o que quer transmitir com um objecto. Na verdade, o seu discurso é muito literal e o que a diferencia de outras artistas são as ferramentas que utiliza: o cabelo e os pentes.

Para os que temos o cabelo curto e liso, resta-nos ver o seu [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/laetitiaky/) e sonhar com penteados _a la_ Laetitia Ky. Vê alguns exemplos abaixo.

#bodypositivity #bodypositive #inklove #piercinglove #loveyourself #selfexpression #bodymodification

Having piercing or tattoo is common today but the undesirable comments about them are almost daily in some environments. "You are much more beautiful without", "you will never find a job", "it's for the thugs", "its a slut piercing", "it's ugly"... 😑😑 Just like clothing, makeup and hairstyle, piercings, tattoos and body modifications are a way to express yourself. they dont hurt anyone so why some always try to discourage people with their bad comments ? 
Never forget. Your body your choices, his body his choices, her body her choice... we dont have something to say about what people should do with their bodies. So lets let people live and beeing happy with the way they choose to express themselves...

KY on Instagram: “#bodypositivity #bodypositive #inklove #piercinglove #loveyourself #selfexpression #bodymodification  Having piercing or tattoo is common…”

#bodypositivity #bodypositive #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself
Story by @maja_diana
I have a story for body positivity too.
The thing is, I never struggled with my body, I always liked it. What I never liked were the comments.
In relation to my body I have big boobs, wich is not the problem even if I'm not always happy with them. People might think, I should be and even if I am very Ok. with that the most time, it's not always funny.
When i was younger (about 14), many people, especially women called me a whore, for just having them.
I often got told that I am too slutty and my
 shirts are too sexy. The thing is, i never wore anything the others don't, just normal shirts, it just looked diffrent on me.
People won't belive how many adult (in my case women) assault young teenager girls.
When you are 14 and haven't even thought about sex, being a "whore" really confuses.
In the other case for the men you're also just boobs, nothing else. It's the only thing they can see.
I don't dress nondescript, I don't want to. I can't see why I should dress very careful just because an anybody feels attacked by my body.
I wear what I like, and I do what I like, not to impress any men, not to be "sexy" for society. I do it just for me because I want to.

KY on Instagram: “#bodypositivity #bodypositive #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself Story by @maja_diana I have a story for body positivity too. The thing is,…”

Con un cabello chino, larguísimo y hermoso, estas cualidades le ayudan a poder maniobrar con destreza para crear distintas imágenes. Pueden ser muy simples como un línea en curva para dotar a su brazo de músculos; o algo más complejo como un árbol de navidad, perros y burros &#x2013;o manos que literalmente sostienen cosas&#x2013;.

#bodypositive #bodypositivity #selflove #selfacceptance #loveyourself #booty🍑
Story by @kadia_b
I have always had a “bigger” butt, especially compared to the rest of my frame. Always, since the day I was born. It never really bothered me until it started bringing attention. Unwanted attention.
Attention from my mom and aunties teasing me about it for as long as I can remember, Attention from other girls in the playground gasping laughing and asking if it was bothering or too heavy,
Attention from boys in middle school asking me if they could touch it or if I could twerk,
And after I went through puberty, Attention from men. Now, you would think that in a society where having a large buttock is praised and worshiped thanks to people like Kim Kardashian or Nicki Minaj, and that I should feel lucky to have one naturally. I don’t. My body was not a trend and I had to tolerate people’s comments long before it became something likable on the eyes of the world. Growing up in Africa women with curves are considered more attractive and more beautiful, but the only thing I
really felt like was objectified. That’s why I grew up hating my butt, I would wear long top to hide it and google all types of exercises to shrink it. But it never worked, because it was merely part of me. That’s when I came to the realization that the ass is not what I didn’t like, what people had to say about it, especially when no one asked, is what affected me. The unwanted attention. 
So I decided to stop caring, and fell in love with my body.

KY on Instagram: “#bodypositive #bodypositivity #selflove #selfacceptance #loveyourself #booty🍑 Story by @kadia_b I have always had a “bigger” butt,…”

La popularidad que ha ganado con Instagram le ha funcionado para dar su opinión en temáticas actuales como el movimiento #MeToo y su postura negativa frente al uso libre de armas de fuego. Por el momento únicamente trabaja sólo con su cabello, esto le ayuda a dar un discurso a sus seguidores sobre aceptación y amor propio.

#bodypositive #bodypositivity #selflove #food #loveyourself
Story by @abbytsao
When I was younger, I was quite skinny and underweight. So I never thought I was 'fat' or could be 'fat'. But then in high school, I started eating more and gaining more weight. My mom was actually really happy at first but after a few years, even she said I should be careful. To be honest, I'm very sure that I am not fat at all. And in high school, it was a very international school so they were very accepting of body and nobody ever.
 thought I was fat. But since my university, I have moved back to my Asian (Hong Kong) culture where people are very skinny, and being skinny is very important. I've been called fat so many times and made fun of. But I knew I didn't care. I loved myself! Especially since I know God made me so I am perfect the way I am! So when people make fun of me, I always brush it off and don't care what they say because I found my own confidence within me and in God's love for me.
 So that's my story. People still make fun of me until this day. But I don't care. I can even make fun of myself. Also, I really like running, and people always think I'm doing it to become skinny, but that is really not true!!! I will run even if I don't lose any weight because I love it, and I love the feeling of my body becoming stronger! Of course there are times of insecurities but all that will pass and in the end, your body is yours so love it and take care of it!
 One funny side note, I always think to myself, ""Do I like eating more or being skinny more? Which one will give me more happiness?"" and the answer is always food!!! So I always choose it! 😂

KY’s Instagram profile post: “#bodypositive #bodypositivity #selflove #food #loveyourself Story by @abbytsao When I was younger, I was quite skinny and underweight. So I…”

Do you love #puppies ?? Cause im in love with them ! I found this one in the street today and dont know how i should call him 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔! #dog #bestfriend #hairart #africa 😊💖 !!! Vote for me in the link in bio at african talent award

KY on Instagram: “Do you love #puppies ?? Cause im in love with them ! I found this one in the street today and dont know how i should call him 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔! #dog…”

Against gun and violence use love and art ! 💖💖💖
cause art denounces, educates, and can make people smile, I am convinced that artists can change the world !

Hummm but im a cute james bond girl huh 🤣🤣🤣🤣
#melanin #blackart #love #artisticgun  #gun

KY on Instagram: “Against gun and violence use love and art ! 💖💖💖 cause art denounces, educates, and can make people smile, I am convinced that artists can…”

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Laetitia Ky e o cabelo como forma de expressão artística