Warpaint: Male Makeup and Identity Through Time

Warpaint explores the often overlooked history of male self-adornment - a cultural practice through which men have performed identity, projected power, and negotiated their place in society.

From the ritual pigments of ancient tribes to the rebellious aesthetics of modern subcultures, the male face and body have long been canvases for transformation, defiance, and desire. As traditional notions of masculinity are redefined and the global male beauty market surges, Warpaint reflects on how ap...