Description
Tracey Emin has built a language where confession, romance, and vulnerability become form – and neon has become one of her most direct tools. In The Kiss Was Beautiful, the message is simple, but the effect is complex: sweet and urgent, celebratory and a little exposed.
The composition is designed for impact. A heart drawn like a single breath frames the words, and the dark ground amplifies the sense of light – as if the sentiment is literally switched on. Emin’s handwriting keeps the work personal, preserving the feeling of something said in the moment rather than composed at a distance.
As an object, the print balances immediacy with collectability. The silver-pen signature adds a physical, hand-finished touch that reinforces what Emin does best: making the emotional real, and making the personal visible.
Details
Artist: Tracey Emin
Title: The Kiss Was Beautiful
Year: 2016
Medium/Technique: Poster on 250 gsm silk paper; signed in silver pen
Dimensions (sheet/as presented): 70 x 50 cm
Edition: Edition of 500
Markings: Hand-signed
Publisher/Printer: Emin International
Condition
Clean and well-preserved.
