Flower: an artist photographs her period

Anna Volpi, an artist from Italy, photographed herself and her body during her period. And her boyfriend too.

That is how the series Flower came about. It raises the question of the shame and disgust that are still tied to menstrual blood.

The photos are so honest (and that is what makes them beautiful) that we hope neither our readers nor Instagram will censor them.

Photos: Anna Volpi