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Anorexic art
ANAD is a pro bono organisation that educates the public about anorexia. To demonstrate the unhealthy ideals presented by the fashion and beauty industry they repainted world famous masterpieces as though the subjects were suffering from anorexia.
Why it matters
By utilising public spaces especially ones where you expect to see art and beauty can social causes get their messages reappraised by consumers?
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