KISS KISS KISS

KISS KISS KISS is a 1977 short film created by the Japanese experimental filmmaker Takehisa Kosugi and the visual artist Shigeko Kubota. Part of the Fluxus art movement, the work was produced during a period when Kubota was deeply engaged in exploring the intersections of video art and the human body. The piece is characterized by its avant-garde aesthetic, utilizing repetitive, rhythmic editing to capture intimate moments of physical interaction, effectively stripping away traditional narrative structures to focus on the raw, kinetic energy of the subjects.

The design and execution of the film reflect Kubota’s background in sculpture and her desire to integrate electronic media into a visceral art experience. By manipulating the playback speed and looping specific visual sequences, she aimed to transform the act of kissing into an abstract, sculptural form that challenges the viewer's perception of time and space. Upon its release, the film became a significant entry in the video art canon, praised by critics for its bold defiance of conventional film techniques and its contribution to the medium of performance-based video art.