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Photos: World Bodypainting Festival takes (it all) off in Austria
Updated 2:52 pm, Friday, July 28, 2017
The 20th annual World Bodypainting Festival is taking place this weekend in Austria. Click through the images to see the models, artists and their amazing work at this year's event.
Warning: Images may contain nudity.
lessThe 20th annual World Bodypainting Festival is taking place this weekend in Austria. Click through the images to see the models, artists and their amazing work at this year's event.
Warning: Images may contain
... moreA model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Houyam Hajlaoui from Belgium during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
lessA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Houyam Hajlaoui from Belgium during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier
... moreA model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the second day of the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model performs on stage during the 'fluoro competition' at the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Julian Bartram from New Zealand during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
lessA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Julian Bartram from New Zealand during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier
... moreA model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Kati Feurster from Germany during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
lessA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Kati Feurster from Germany during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier
... moreA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Birgit Linke from Austria during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
lessA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Birgit Linke from Austria during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier
... moreA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Laura Lisbeth from Australia during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
lessA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Laura Lisbeth from Australia during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier
... moreA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Andrea Benocci from Italy during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
lessA model poses with her bodypainting designed by bodypainting artist Andrea Benocci from Italy during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier
... moreA model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 29, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by Mickael Schmitt of France during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by Mickael Schmitt of France during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by Mickael Schmitt of France during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by Mickael Schmitt of France during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by Michele Di Giovanni from Italy during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses with her bodypainting designed by Michele Di Giovanni from Italy during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
A model poses for a picture during the 20th World Bodypainting Festival 2017 on July 28, 2017 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)
For 20 years, artists and models have been gathering for the World Bodypainting Festival to celebrate their craft.
With designs ranging from surreal to straight-up alien, artists compete in categories for skill levels, techniques like paintbrush, sponge and airbrushing as well as in special effects at the event held in Klagenfurt am Woerthersee, Austria.
Organizers say artists from up to 50 countries will participate this year.
While the festival officially began Friday, the side-events kicked off earlier in the week.
At one even this week, the World Bodypainting Academy worked with artists to develop creations inspired by H.R. Giger, a Swiss artist whose work often combine human forms and machines.
See them in the photos above.
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Media: MediaOS VideoThe festival continues through Sunday, July 27, 2017.
Check back this weekend for images from the competition.
