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The best photos from the World Bodypainting Festival in Austria

Warning: some photos contain partial (painted) nudity.

World Bodypainting Festival 2017

The 20th World Bodypainting Festival was held in Klagenfurt, Austria. Source: Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images Europe

Every year for the past two decades, the best bodypainting artists from around the world descend on Austria for the World Bodypainting Festival

Held over three days from July 28-30 in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, artists from over 54 countries attend to show off their creativity.

Prizes were awarded in the three categories of brush and sponge, airbrush, and special effects. 

The world champion title was claimed by Sanatan Dinda from India (the artistry is pictured below), for the second time in a row.

Sanatan Dinda from India was named world champion at the 2017 World Bodypainting Festival in Austria.
Sanatan Dinda from India was named world champion at the 2017 World Bodypainting Festival in Austria. Source: Getty Images Europe

Around 30,000 people attended the festival, with many sharing some of the best creations on social media.


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By Alyssa Braithwaite


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