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The Kiss was Beautiful

The Kiss was Beautiful - After (Poster) Halfsheet titled "The Kiss Was Beautiful" by the British artist Tracey Emin. It is a limited edition print based on one of her original neon light sculptures. Artwork Details Artist: Tracey Emin (born 1963), a prominent member of the Young British Artists (YBAs) movement. Medium: This specific print is an offset lithograph on silk-finish paper. The original pieces are actual neon light installations. Year: The print was created in 2016, although the original neon work may be from a different year. Description: The piece features the phrase "The Kiss Was Beautiful" in Emin's distinctive handwriting rendered in blue neon tubing, enclosed within an illuminated red neon heart. It is set against a black background. Themes: The artwork is highly personal and autobiographical, exploring themes of love, intimacy, relationships, and vulnerability, characteristic of Emin's confessional style. The print edition is typically signed by the artist in silver pen and is a limited run, often of 500 copies.