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17-25 October 2026

BLOODY BEAUTIFUL

Hosted by affect lab

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Photography by Anisa Xhomaqi
BLOODY BEAUTIFUL is a movement to normalize conversations about menstruation and menopause through art and design, reaching over half a million people in its mission since 2023.

Reimagine women's health through art, design and storytelling

BLOODY BEAUTIFUL is a movement to normalize conversations about menstruation and menopause through art and design, reaching over half a million people in its mission since 2023. We’re here to bust stereotypes and taboos about bodies while sparking new, inclusive narratives in a gender forward way. BLOODY BEAUTIFUL has invited more than 116 different artists, designers and technologists from around the globe to contribute their voices to the mission. Everyone’s welcome🩸

Photography by Anisa Xhomaqi
Bloody Beautiful Playbook 2025 edition
Bloody Beautiful Playbook 2025 edition
Photography by Anisa Xhomaqi
Photography by Anisa Xhomaqi

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affect lab

Hosted by

Katja Lucas, Wisse Trooster en Alieke Geerts
press@affectlab.org
0642308910⁩
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About affect lab

affect lab is an award winning creative studio and research practice. In collaboration with an international artistic network, we use immersive storytelling, design research and experimental field work to inspire a more inclusive future.

Colofon

General Director Dr. Natalie Dixon
Creative Director Klasien van de Zandschulp
Design Researcher Emma Lambaa-Bonde
Graphic Design Pedro Lobo
Production Maria Hadjicosti

Partners

Sponsored by BLOODY BEAUTIFUL