Portraits of Beauty Beyond Clefts | Kansas City News

An artist whose daughter was born with a cleft lip is touring her powerful portrait exhibition across the U.S. for the first time, showcasing hundreds of individuals with facial differences to challenge beauty standards and promote inclusivity. Her team supports patients and families, reminding viewers these are not “born broken” but beautiful people. Fellow artist Katie Manning hopes the exhibit inspires empathy and unity by reframing how we see difference — encouraging a kinder, more accepting world where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/884c42af46c3f4d6