Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed and anxious that you may avoid many social situations.The hidden face in this portrait aims to highlight a problem that many ignore.
Maurizio Cintioli was born in Rome in 1964. He has been involved in photography for over 30 years. Over the years he has had the opportunity to participate in solo and group exhibitions. His photos have been published in important photography magazines and have received prestigious awards. Some of them are part of private collections. A visual experimenter, he immediately welcomed with enthusiasm the expressive possibilities made available by generative AI.