Bodypaint.Me returns to the Philly Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, August 22, 2026, bringing a full‑scale bodypainting and pre‑ride experience back to the event for the first time in eight years.
This year’s installation introduces a new large‑scale visual ritual: the Tirebranding Ceremony — a coordinated pre‑ride bodypaint activation featuring a unified caution‑tape crown and tread‑pattern insignia. Designed by longtime PNBR bodypainter and organizer Matt Deifer, the ceremony creates a distinct, photogenic procession built for visibility, safety advocacy, and editorial coverage.
More photos and Artist Statement:
https://bodypaint.me/pnbr-2026-tirebranding-ceremony/
All the details including painting times and location will be announced the day before the ride.
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