Austrian Bodypainting & Make-up Awards
Spectacular Symbiosis of Art and Photography:
The Austrian Bodypainting & Make-up Awards at the Pyramide Vösendorf
When Austria’s and the international make-up scene meet the world of photography, images for eternity are created. On November 14th & 15th 2026, the Austrian Bodypainting & Make-up Awards will take place as part of the renowned Photo+Adventure fair at the Pyramide Vösendorf. Organized by the global association World Bodypainting Association (WBA), the event promises a first-class visual explosion.
A highlight for trade fair visitors and photographers Integration into Photo+Adventure creates a unique synergy. A special highlight for professionals and amateurs alike: photographers can purchase a special photo ticket, granting exclusive access to designated areas. This allows direct collaboration with the models to capture high-quality images of these fleeting works of art. More details coming soon…
Categories & General Information
The competition is divided into four categories:
- Saturday, November 14: The focus is on the “supreme discipline,” Bodypainting, where the entire body becomes a canvas.
At the same time, professionals in Beauty Make-up (Commercial Make-up) demonstrate how perfection and aesthetics are defined for the advertising and fashion worlds.
- Sunday, November 15: Day two is all about imagination. In the Creative Make-up category, abstraction knows no limits, while Facepainting places the face at the center of an artistic metamorphosis.