The Museum of Sexual Diversity - MDS, an institution linked to the Secretary of Culture and Creative Economy of the State of São Paulo, managed by the Social Organization Amigos da Arte, in partnership with the GUT agency, presents the exhibition: Iconic Kisses.
To prejudice, a kiss
Why are the most famous kisses in history always "the same"? Whether in cinema, photography or visual arts, only cis-heterosexual couples are represented. In Pride Month, Brazilian photographer Rodrigo Maltchique decided to change this history, invited real LGBTQIA+ couples and recreated iconic pop culture kisses.
This time, free, without prejudice and diverse.
Beijos Icônicos: RodinMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
The New Kiss: Reinterpretation of the work of Rodin
"The Kiss" is one of the most famous sculptures by French artist Auguste Rodin produced between 1882 and 1898.
mascara de gasMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
Retelling of the iconic gas mask kiss
portrait in London, 1940
In the original photograph a heterosexual couple, wearing gas masks, kiss under a branch of mistletoe.
According to the tradition of the time, those who kiss under mistletoe tree have the promise of fortune.
In the rereading of the photograph, we show the love of a couple of lesbian women.
Beijo popMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
Pop Kiss
Photograph inspired by pop art
With makeup that simulates the reticulated dots of the comic books, a drag queen kisses her husband in a traditional pop culture pose.
Muro de BerlimMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989
Lesbian couple kiss in front of police officers celebrating the reunification of Germany.
Beijo de Amor RealMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
Royal Love
A trans woman and a cis man retelling the royal wedding kiss.
Beijo na ChuvaMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
Kiss on the rain
Couple of lesbian women kiss when they meet again in a worthy movie scene.
beijo no ringueMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
Kiss in the Ring
After the victory, gay couple kiss in the fight ring.
Mulheres que se amamMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
The Lovers
Lesbian women couple kiss through veils, recalling an iconic kiss from surrealist art.
Beijo de RainhasMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
The Queens
Couple of lesbian women kissing, reinterpreting a medieval love affair.
beijo de despedidaMuseu da Diversidade Sexual
Kiss on the train
In the original photograph, a British Expeditionary Force soldier returns from Dunkirk and is greeted with a kiss by his boyfriend.
ICONIC KISSES
PHOTOGRAPHER
Rodrigo Maltchique
PROJECT DESIGN
Bruno Brux, Carol Pessini, Joaquín Cubria, Julia Mota, Linus Oura, Louise Mckerrow, Lucas Adam, Luciane Nuvolara, Marcela Gimenez, Marcelo Altschuler, Mariane Goebel, Mateus Carvalho, Mellina Fontoura, Nathalia Teixeira, Paula Perego, Pierre Kerchove, Raphaela Guillen, Thaís Schroder, Thais Souza Nicolau, Tiago Abreu, Vellas
PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM
Alt Retouch, Gustavo Uehara, Magu Marioto
SAO PAULO'S STATE GOVERNMENT
JOÃO DORIA
Governor
SECRETARY OF CULTURE AND CREATIVE ECONOMY
SÉRGIO SÁ LEITÃO
Secretary
CLAUDIA PEDROZO
Assistant Secretary
FREDERICO MASCARENHAS
Chief of Staff
CHRISTIAN LIMA BRAGA
Creative Economy Coordinator
AMIGOS DA ARTE
JOSE GREGORI
Chairman of the Administrative Council
DANIELLE NIGROMONTE
General Director
GLAUCIA VANINI COSTA
Financial Administrative Director
JOSÉ MAURO GNASPINI
Art and Culture Director
MUSEUM OF SEXUAL DIVERSITY
DIRECTOR
Franco Reinaudo
EDUCATION CENTER
Ellen Nicolau, Leonardo Stephens Domingues and Rodrigo Alcântara da Silva
MEMORY CENTER
Leonardo Arouca
PRODUCTION
Marisis Pacheco
ASSISTANT CONSULTANT
Tatto Oliveira
PRESS OFFICE
Pevi Communication
Pridea Communication
