French Kiss: The Secret History of the World's Most Romantic Photo

In 1950, Robert Doisneau takes one of the most iconic photographs of Paris—a young couple kissing on the street—that eventually becomes a global symbol of romance, spontaneity, joie de vivre. But the real story is only now coming to light, a story about the world as it is and the world as we wish it to be. You can see the photograph in question here, in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, but be sure to listen before you buy a ticket to Paris.... (First aired 2/6/2023.)

BIG NEWS: Free tickets are now available for the next live taping of The Object podcast on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m. in the historic Pillsbury Auditorium at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. With special musical guest Chastity Brown, 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me'-style quizzes and prizes, curator conversation, music, and of course storytelling. Plus, we're opening the Print Study Room after the show for a rare chance to see these artworks in person! These free tickets will go fast—get yours at the Tickets page at artsmia.org for "The Object LIVE! The Renaissance Blues!"

PLUS! See the incredible Paris fashion of the 1950s and every decade from the 1890s to today at the new special exhibition "Paris Couture," now on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.