27 famous kisses in art, ahead of Valentine’s Day

We take a walk through history and remember the most famous kisses on screen and in our galleries.

A kiss is just a kiss… or is it? Needing a little romantic inspiration this coming Valentine’s Day? ArtsHub walks you through screen and art history, and the most memorable, and in some cases ground-breaking, kisses to impact culture and expression.

1. Giotto, early 14th century

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina