In 2026, the Polish publishing house continued its long-standing tradition of inviting mouth and foot painters to a joint workshop. From May 24 to 28, 2026, this year’s meeting took place in Świnoujście on the Polish Baltic coast. Expansive beaches, dunes, and the unique light of the sea provided an impressive backdrop and numerous inspirations
The Brazilian publishing house (Pintores com a Boca e os Pés Ltda.) was awarded the State Governor’s Prize for the Arts 2026 in the “Cultural Institution” category. This prize is one of the most prestigious cultural awards in the Brazilian state of São Paulo and recognizes institutions that have made outstanding contributions to art, culture,
Surrounded by colourful original paintings, the Swedish publishing house opened its doors on 25 April 2026 for its annual spring exhibition. This year’s exhibition was entirely dedicated to the colours and fresh vibrancy of spring. Original works by Swedish Mouth and Foot Painting Artists were presented in a variety of techniques and artistic styles, transforming
From April 12 to 17, 2026, the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (VDMFK) took place in London. The occasion marked not only the assembly itself but also a very special milestone: the 70th anniversary of the Association. Artists from around the world gathered to take part in this
From December 5, 2025, to January 15, 2026, the Slovenian Publishing House organized the international exhibition “Boundless Imagination” at the Liszt Institute – Cultural Center of the Hungarian Embassy in Ljubljana. Participating artists: In their works, the artists creatively explored Hungarian and Slovenian cities, landscapes, the sea, and Lake Balaton. A total of 48 paintings
In April 2026, the VDMFK will hold its General Assembly in London. According to Article 18 of the statutes, a members’ meeting must be held every three years – for this reason, the board has decided to hold a General Assembly. This will take place from April 12 to 17, 2026, in the British capital.
In cooperation with the Atelier Eduardo Kobra, the Brazilian publishing house presents the exhibition “Art for All” at the FAMA Museum in Itu (SP). The show comprises 21 tactile artworks created using relief techniques, thus offering people with visual impairments a unique art experience. The exhibition aims to promote inclusion and accessibility in art. The
At the 2025 painting workshop of the German Mouth and Foot Painters in Regensburg, seven artists embarked on a creative journey of discovery into the world of abstraction. Led by artist and art instructor Tanja Riebel, the goal was to break free from classical models and gain new perspectives through experimentation with colors and forms.
In October 2025, the Winterthur City Library hosted a special exhibition under the motto “Living Library.” Organized by Kunstverlag Au, the show presented 25 works by mouth and foot painters. The exhibition highlighted how people with physical disabilities express their creativity in remarkable ways. At the vernissage on October 22, mouth painter Bracha Fischel spoke
This year’s Royal Queensland Show – also known as Ekka – was a resounding success, attracting the highest number of visitors in many years. Hundreds of thousands flocked to Brisbane in August to experience the long-standing exhibition, which has been a significant part of Queensland’s cultural life since 1876. A particular highlight was once again
In August 2025, the Polish publisher presented an impressive group exhibition at the renowned Beskiden Museum in Wisła. Under the title “Art from the Perspective of the Hands”, 35 works by Mouth and Foot Painters from Poland were displayed. The exhibition ran from August 6 to August 31, 2025, attracting art enthusiasts and visitors from
It is part of the publishing house’s tradition in Poland to hold a workshop once a year in various parts of the country. This year, the traditional workshop took place in Zakopane from June 8 to 12, 2025. Led by artist Mariusz Drohomirecki, the workshop’s theme was all about nature. The 17 participating mouth and
From July 6 to 12, 2025, an international painting course took place at a guest center in the scenic Dordogne region of France. Under the expert guidance of pastel master Jerzy Moscicki, ten mouth- and foot-painting artists from French- and English-speaking countries came together to focus intensively on the themes of still life and landscape.
On June 17, 2025, board members Ann-Lund Wahlberg and Tom Yendell presented framed works by British artist and board member Tom Yendell to the HPZ organization in Liechtenstein. The paintings are intended for the artistic design of a new residential building for the facility, located in the immediate vicinity of the association’s headquarters. The HPZ
On May 3, 2025, the Swedish publishing house opened its annual spring exhibition in a colorfully decorated gallery featuring 39 original works by Swedish artists in a variety of techniques. For the first time since the pandemic, fellows Jennie Sjöström, Maria Andreasson, Lena Maria Vendelius, and Ingeborg Östling were able to attend the exhibition in
The impressive art exhibition “São Paulo, Terra Boa” took place from March 18 to 24. It is a collection of 21 unique paintings created by various artists in 2019 in honor of the city of São Paulo. This exhibition has already been presented at prestigious venues such as City Hall, the Memorial da América Latina
The VDMFK welcomes Cesar Andres Barcia, Ferenc Deak und Stjepan Perkovic as new Associated Members. On the occasion of the board meeting in November 2024, they were elected unanimously by the board member as new Associated Members.
From 28 to 30 January 2025, the European Parliament in Brussels hosted an exhibition highlighting artists with exceptional talent. This event was organised on the initiative of Malika Sorel, MEP and member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education. The exhibition presented 29 paintings by 25 mouth and foot painting artists.
Our Associate Member Maria Goret CHAGAS from Brazil had the opportunity to take part in the ‘Prêmio Dama de Ouro’ exhibition in Porto, Portugal, with one of her paintings. The exhibition lasted from 16 November to 16 January 2025. Maria Goret Chagas was honoured by the jury with the ‘Golden Lady Award Trophy’ for her
From 4 November to 21 December 2024, our scholarship holder from Iceland, Brandur Bjarnason Karlsson, travelled to Nepal for the fourth time. You can read some personal accounts of his adventure below: On 9 and 14 December 2025, the artist organised events where children and adults could paint together with him. The first took place
