WATCH: from the curvaceous bodies of the renaissance period in italy, to the boyish, 1920s figures in america, the dramatic evolution proves societies’ standards are constantly unfolding.
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the photographer surprises his potential clients with his portfolio, plugged into a remarkably realistic and literal interpretation of a thumb drive.
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buzzfeedvideo researched the heritage of three women and transformed them into the female ideals of beauty from their past.
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the metamorphosis of mortal characteristics into alternate botanical life forms unite two categories of existence into one, redefining the term 'human nature' into a seemingly new species of hybrid creatures.
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using an eyeliner pencil and lipstick, bieniek crudely draws segments of bodily features onto his arms and positions the limbs in front of his own face.
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models representing a diverse range of ages, ethnicities and body types have been completely canvassed in cascading sheets of golden goo, resulting in their almost amber-preserved appearance.
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the series imagines highly unusual situations where hands are no longer only hands, but rather physical embodiments of the personal obstacles, wishes or fears of the individual.
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a hair chair with ceramic mouths, a shag pile rug made up of thousands of ceramic fingers and a dark window, concealed by curtains that look back at the visitor are installed throughout the faux-bedroom.
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rectangles, spheres and cylinders stretch and disfigure the images, each bearing pained, mangled and skewed expressions based on the contours their faces take on.
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artist kitty von-sometime's latest iteration of 'the weird girls project' sees a diverse group of women encrusted in a thick layer of gold body glitter gracefully dancing amongst a floor filled with wet volcanic sand.
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although they're not physical objects, the helmets provide a look at the possibilities of extreme personalization, and would guarantee a double take on the road.
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23 original negatives from the archive of modern conflict's collection have been projected onto skin using a powerful UV lamp.
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mary graham reinterprets the supposed purity of cosmetics by using truly raw materials found in a local forest.
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the artist interprets themes of women's issues, social standards, and body modification through a photographic lens.
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the series comprises images of meticulously painted female faces and bodies that interact with surrounding props, forcing an alternate perspective that tricks the eye.
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using precious materials, the designer questions norms of beauty, and to what lengths we would go to improve our appearance.
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an international initiative asked 18 female graphic designers from around the world to edit a female form by making her, in their own opinion, more conventionally attractive to other citizens of their country.
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made for the 'discerning client with the taste for power and exclusivity', the series of wearable and household accessories are embellished with human hair and bones, and laden with thousands of teeth.
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whether painstakingly poured, digitally manipulated, or intricately sculpted, 2015 saw a number of international artists using hair, skin and limbs as a living canvases in their creative projects.
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in the midst of selfie stick-wielding travelers, merry examines the impact of western tourism on these fragile and sacred spaces, and the way human memory making has changed their appearance and role.
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