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Models painted by an artist pose during Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
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Models painted by an artist pose during Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
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After more than a decade, New York City's annual bodypainting day comes to an end. The final edition of the event took place on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Manhattan's Union Square. The event brought together artists as they turn nude bodies into walking pi
Models painted by an artist pose during Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
Models painted by an artist pose during Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A participant poses for photos during a Bodypainting Day event in New York City on July 23, 2023.
A participant poses for photos during a Bodypainting Day event in New York City on July 23, 2023.
Models painted by an artist gather at Washington Square Park after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
Models painted by an artist gather at Washington Square Park after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A family passes by as a model painted by an artist waiting for her bus after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A family passes by as a model painted by an artist waiting for her bus after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
Models painted by an artist gather at Washington Square Park during the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
Models painted by an artist gather at Washington Square Park during the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A participant has their makeup done during a Bodypainting Day event in New York City on July 23, 2023.
A participant has their makeup done during a Bodypainting Day event in New York City on July 23, 2023.
Participants talk during a Bodypainting Day event in New York City on July 23, 2023.
Participants talk during a Bodypainting Day event in New York City on July 23, 2023.
Models painted by an artist pose for the photographers after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
Models painted by an artist pose for the photographers after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
Models painted by an artist leave after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
Models painted by an artist leave after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A model painted by an artist poses during at Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A model painted by an artist poses during at Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A participant poses for photos during a Bodypainting Day event in New York City on July 23, 2023.
A participant poses for photos during a Bodypainting Day event in New York City on July 23, 2023.
A model painted by an artist poses during Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A model painted by an artist poses during Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
A model painted by an artist poses for the photographers after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York. Sunday's Bodypainting Day will be the final edition after more than a decade of artists turning nude bodies into works of art.
A model painted by an artist poses for the photographers after the Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York. Sunday’s Bodypainting Day will be the final edition after more than a decade of artists turning nude bodies into works of art.
Participants pose for photos during Bodypainting Day in New York City on July 23, 2023. The event was started by free speech activist Andy Golub, and aimed to take advantage of a New York law allowing public nudity for artistic purposes.
Participants pose for photos during Bodypainting Day in New York City on July 23, 2023. The event was started by free speech activist Andy Golub, and aimed to take advantage of a New York law allowing public nudity for artistic purposes.
Models painted by an artist pose during Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.
Models painted by an artist pose during Human Connection Arts Annual NYC Bodypainting Day in Union Square Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York.