Ai Weiwei – the most famous artist

You recognise him instantly. Especially when he keeps his mouth closed.

Tu Youyou saved millions of lives

The Chinese medical scientist received the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering artemisinin, nowadays the ultimate medicine for treating malaria.

Malala – Face of our time (3rd state)

Despite the omission of the previous version’s  violent red, this version is just as powerful. It’s the only part of her head she ever reveals.

Malala – Face of our time (2nd state)

Macua woman

 

 

 

 

In South-Africa we met a woman with a face painted white like a mask, which is known as Mussiro. She was an immigrant. Especially Macua women in Northern Mozambique use it, not only because it is good for their skin, but the mask itself is considered beautiful. They also wear it to show they are true Macua.