The World Body Painting Festival

27 Jun to 3 Jul 2016


The "World Bodypainting Festival" is a cult event that has driven the art of bodypainting forward.

It has spread awareness and excitement for body art for the past 12 years.
It has encouraged innovation and provided a platform for talented artists to further their
abilities and careers.

The World Awards in different categories recognizes the most talented artists from all
countries around the world.



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The World Bodypainting Festival takes place each year in Seeboden, Austria each year. In 2010 artist from 48 countries came to compete in the world's largest body painting competition and 28,000 visitors saw their work.

At the World Championships artists from more than 40 different nations compete in the following categories: Brush/Sponge, Airbrush, Creative Make-up, Special-effects Make-up, Face Painting and the UV Award. Themes such as Artificial Intelligence are selected each year to help with the judging process.

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