An Artist's Perspective

Artists Explore the Themes and Topics of Civilizations

Examining Culturally Imposed Aesthetics

Last Updated by Larissa Boiwka on
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Larissa Boiwka, professional artist and corsetière, on how we deliberately manipulate beauty, body, and form to control perception and desirability.

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