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Image from the World Bodypainting Festival, D. Moisseev | Artist B. Carrugatti
The main focus and goal of the association is to promote and bring awareness of this art while building a worldwide community and network of artists and supporters.
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Results Online Awards 2025
The WBF Online Awards 2025 once again demonstrated the power of digital connectivity within the global bodypainting community. From November 14–16, artists from more than 30 nations participated in this year’s online edition, presenting nearly 200 artworks across three categories: Facepainting, Brus...
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Netherlands: International Face Painting Contest 2026
On March 15, 2026, the Netherlands will mark an exciting milestone as it hosts the very first International Face Painting Contest—an open contest dedicated entirely to the vibrant and ever-growing art of face painting.
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Results Nordic Awards 2025
On October 19, 2025, Helsinki became the stage for an extraordinary showcase of artistry and imagination as the World Championship of the World Bodypainting Festival took center stage in the Creative Make-up category.
Read MoreHeld within the vibrant atmosphere of I Love Me, Northern Europe’s largest beauty, ...
iocoBenefits - art can be a powerful force for global good
iocoBenefits was founded in 2005 by International Bodypainter and Fine Artist Filippo ioco on the belief that art can be a powerful force for global good.
Read MoreGuided by humanitarian values—with no allegiance to any single country, religion, individual, or political stance—iocoBenefits chooses to stand wi...
Italy: World Award in Camouflage will come to Sterzing again in 2026
The World Award: Camouflage category is a special part of the World Bodypainting Festival, inspired by the famous technique where artists paint models to blend into the background. Since 2021, this award has celebrated the skill of creating optical illusions that challenge the eye. Many artists have...
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France: French Bodypainting Award 2026
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of color, talent in the heart of Paris! This is your chance to showcase your skills on an international stage. With a vibrant atmosphere, inspiring competitors, and an audience passionate about beauty and art, the French Bodypainting Award 2025 promises to be...
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