The Facts
Thaddaeus Ropac gallery has announced a new exhibition titled 'The Last Human Kiss,' which examines the cultural and emotional significance of the kiss across millennia. The show features works by artist Oliver Beer alongside historical and contemporary pieces in painting, sculpture, photography, and film. The exhibition is structured in five thematic chapters: 'The First Kiss,' 'The Divine Kiss,' 'The Social Kiss,' 'The Romantic Kiss,' and 'The Trickster Kiss,' tracing the kiss as a symbol of love, intimacy, power, and digital mediation.
The Signal
The exhibition positions the kiss as a lens through which to explore shifting ideas of human connection, from Renaissance spirituality to contemporary digital and post-human forms. For collectors and curators, the show underscores Thaddaeus Ropac's commitment to conceptually ambitious, cross-period presentations. Oliver Beer's inclusion places his practice within a broader dialogue about intimacy and technology, signaling his growing relevance in institutional and market contexts.
- Artists: Oliver Beer
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
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