KISS OFF: Francesco Bonami Curates a Survey of the Kiss in 20th-Century Art
From February to April 2018, the "KISS OFF" exhibition, curated by Francesco Bonami, is featured at Luxembourg & Dayan in New York City. This event explores the evolving significance of the kiss in art, tracing its transition from 19th-century romanticism and politics to its more avant-garde interpretations seen in the 20th century. The exhibition includes notable works from a variety of artists such as Patty Chang, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Joan Miró, and Andy Warhol. Noteworthy is Vito Acconci's 1971 lithograph series, which utilized lipstick to kiss his body, signifying the kiss's role as a marker of social and political resistance.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled KISS OFF curated by Francesco Bonami
- Venue: Luxembourg & Dayan, 64 East 77th Street, New York
- Dates: February to April 2018
- Features works by Patty Chang, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Joan Miró, Elizabeth Peyton, Francis Picabia, Sigmar Polke, Andy Warhol
- Central work: Vito Acconci's 1971 lithograph series KISS OFF
- Acconci created the series at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
- The kiss evolved from romantic to political/sexual rebellion in the 20th century
- The exhibition starts from the late 19th century
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Bonami
- Patty Chang
- Felix Gonzalez-Torres
- Joan Miró
- Elizabeth Peyton
- Francis Picabia
- Sigmar Polke
- Andy Warhol
- Vito Acconci
Institutions
- Luxembourg & Dayan
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Locations
- New York
- United States