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The Artistry Of Body Painting As A Form Of Contemporary Art Practice In China

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The art of makeup goes back thousands of years in Mainland China, way back to when the Earth’s natural resources were used to paint one’s face. So when it comes to the artistry that is "body painting"... (Ta)boo or not to boo?

Elsbeth van Paridon -- China Fashion| Urban Culture Groupie Urban Lifestyle, Urban Society Leave a comment December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 5 Minutes

China’s Tattoo Art: From Gender And Hip-Hop Taboo To Millennial Craze

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Tattoos have been engraved in Chinese culture for a long time, yet for most of that history, they were stigmatized.

Elsbeth van Paridon -- China Fashion| Urban Culture Groupie China Millennials, China Tattoo, Subculture Leave a comment December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 7 Minutes

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