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body art

American

noun

an artistic practice or style of the 1960s and 1970s developing from conceptual art and performance art and utilizing the artist's body as both the subject and object in such experimentation as decoration, wax casts, and even mutilation.

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body artist

noun

Etymology

Origin of body art

First recorded in 1970–75

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Tashma, owner of glitter and body art stand Litty Glitty, said that festival adornment was "not just putting on glitter".

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

It was meant to address concerns about hygiene and safety, but the law also played into social norms in a conservative country where body art is still deeply frowned upon.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

It’s a big deal given his apprehension toward body art.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

Or call it high art to body art.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023

It was a breathtaking piece of body art.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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