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The Kiss in the Desakar Ragini: An Illustration of a Ragamala Series

Desakar ragini, a visual representation of ragas suited for the rainy season (July and August), carries associations with fertility.

Chittaprosad Bhattacharya’s Kiss (Linocut Painting)

Made in the Bengal School Art, this is an Indian Linocut Painting by Chittaprosad Bhattacharya.

Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss

In a world awash with sensuality, Gustav Klimt immortalised a profound love on his canvas

Rene Magritte’s The Lovers

In the realm of love, veiled faces whisper secrets untold. Magritte’s masterpiece evokes both beauty and enigma, drawing us into a paradoxical realm.

Ayushman Mitra’s The Art of Kissing

Amidst a wave of Kiss of Love protests against moral policing, Ayushman Mitra emerges as a notable artist with his installation, ‘The Art of Kissing.’

The Sculptures of Khajuraho Temples

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec – Dans le lit

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Banksy’s Kissing Coppers

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Constantin Brâncuși’s The Kiss

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Roy Lichtenstein – Kiss V

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Act of Kissing Captured by Artists in Indian and Western Art