Welcome!
How wonderful that you’ve taken a moment to pause and reflect with us.
Today, on World Vitiligo Day, we’re putting people with vitiligo — quite literally — in the spotlight.
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:A Living Museum
What You Witnessed Today
At the Noordermarkt in Amsterdam, people with vitiligo step into the roles of historical figures and they bring famous paintings to life — including The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp and Flora by Rembrandt.
Why?
Because throughout history,
people with visible skin conditions
like vitiligo have been largely absent from the canvas.
They were rarely — if ever — portrayed
in classical art.
Today, we reclaim that space.
Because every skin is a masterpiece.
Vitiligo deserves to be seen —in art,
in culture, and in society.
AI Rembrandt style
Jans
2025
About vitiligo
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that causes the loss of pigment, resulting in white patches on the skin. It is not contagious, and while it doesn’t cause physical pain, it can deeply affect a person’s self-image and social life.
But vitiligo is also: unique, powerful, and beautifully human.
Jans
Why representation .MATTERS
When you rarely see yourself reflected in the world around you — in media, art, fashion, or history — it shapes how you see yourself.
That’s why representation matters.
By turning the streets into a museum today, we’re not only honouring people with vitiligo — we’re expanding the definition of beauty, identity, and visibility.
Melva
Don't forget
SHARE YOUR MOMENT
Did you take a photo with one of our living paintings - perhaps with our ambassador Mark Baanders?
📲 Post it on social media using the hashtag #LivingCanvas2025 and tag @VitiligoNL.
By doing so, you help us spread awareness, spark curiosity, and amplify representation.
Don't forget
SHARE YOUR MOMENT
Did you take a photo with one of our living paintings - perhaps with our ambassador Mark Baanders?
📲 Post it on social media using the hashtag #LivingCanvas2025 and tag @VitiligoNL.
By doing so, you help us spread awareness, spark curiosity, and amplify representation.
Photo Manipulation
Gen AI
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From 28 June: all photos from World Vitiligo Day 2025 - watch and enjoy!
