Lascaux x Namaki: Prehistoric-inspired tattoos to spark children's creativity

What if humanity’s earliest works of art were to inspire our children’s creative play today? At the intersection of history, imagination, and experimentation, this collaboration between the Lascaux Cave and Namaki invites you on a true journey through time. These new temporary tattoos allow children to explore a fascinating world: that of prehistory. A playful and poetic way to connect humanity’s earliest artistic expressions… with those of our children today.

Discovered in 1940 in the Dordogne region, the Lascaux Cave is home to some of humanity’s oldest paintings. On its walls, horses, deer, bison, and other animals come to life through surprisingly modern shapes and colors. These works, created over 21,000 years ago, already reflect a fundamental need: the need to represent, to tell stories, to create. With simple strokes, natural pigments, and a great deal of intuition, the first artists left a mark… one that is still alive today.

Visiting Lascaux is much more than just a cultural outing. It’s an immersive experience that appeals to children and adults alike. You observe, you marvel, you imagine. The alike enjoy storytelling tours, immersive experiences, interactive tools, and fun workshops as they travel back in time while having fun. Shapes, animals, and colors stimulate the imagination and spark curiosity. It is a moment of learning, where art becomes accessible and comes to life. And often, as they leave, a desire emerges in the children: the desire to create themselves.

What’s the connection between prehistoric caves and children’s face paint? Not easy to see? And yet, it’s obvious. Painting on a cave wall or drawing on your skin is the same thing. It starts with a spontaneous, instinctive, free gesture. It reflects a desire to explore, to transform, to express something without necessarily using words. Like the first prehistoric artists, children experiment, test, and create without constraints. They mix colors, draw shapes, and invent stories. It is precisely this freedom of expression that Namaki has always championed.

This collaboration gave rise to a collection of temporary tattoos directly inspired by the Lascaux cave paintings. It features the iconic animals of cave art:

• horses and bison on the move; ;
• a majestic stag; ;
• and even the famous «red cow with a black head.».

The graphic style, which is both raw and elegant, stays true to the spirit of the original works while being tailored to a child’s world. The result: tattoos that are playful, visually appealing, and meaningful. A simple and accessible way to bring a touch of history into everyday life.

When the tour ends, the experience continues. Do your kids want to reenact what they saw and make up new stories? To help them do that and keep a temporary memento of their visit, Lascaux x Namaki tattoos are available in the gift shop. You can also find them on our website. And that’s not all!

Elegant, powerful, and instantly recognizable, the deer embodies a natural, wild world and bridges the gap between prehistory and the present day. So it was only natural that we created a makeup look inspired by this animal, echoing the tattoos. A simple, accessible look, yet with a striking effect… like a reimagined cave painting. To create this deer-inspired makeup look, 6 shades of pencils A few strokes of makeup are all it takes. We used natural, warm shades reminiscent of the pigments used in prehistoric times: brown, black, yellow, orange, red, and gold. Without aiming for a perfect replica, the idea is to keep the strokes free and expressive, as if this final painting were coming to life.

Through this collaboration, Namaki and Lascaux celebrate a simple truth: the need to create is universal and timeless. Cave art also shows us that there is no age limit on creativity. From cave walls to children’s skin, the act remains the same. We draw, we color, we imagine. These tattoos and this face paint are not just products. They are invitations to explore, to experiment, to tell stories. Just like those cave artists, your children are also leaving their mark… in their own way.