Ugliness

Perceptions of beauty have shifted radically over time from the cut, material and style of clothing to the proportions of a woman’s body. But in an age when perfection is more achievable than ever with Photoshop and more radically with plastic surgery, flaws and mistakes have perhaps become more special and therefore more desirable. Never have models that break the beauty mold been more prevalent in fashion than now – from featuring models with physical conditions such as skin ailments, amputees and cleft lips to the celebration of gender fluidity and older age.

Definitions of "ugliness" in art, fashion and body was the topic of a panel discussion with plastic surgeon Marie-Louise Von Sperling, professor of art history Jacob Wamberg and associate professor Maria Mackinney-Valentin as invited speakers.   

The event was organized by Information and took place at the museum Hirschprung on April 12.