A Valentine’s Day Kiss-In event was staged in Key West Tuesday evening, in front of an iconic sculpture inspired by a famous World War II-era photograph of a kissing couple.
More than 250 couples locked lips at 6 p.m. in front of Key West’s Custom House Museum, where Seward Johnson’s 25-foot-tall “Embracing Peace” sculpture stands. The bronze artwork was inspired by photographs shot of a sailor and nurse locked in an immortalized kiss in New York City’s Times Square, celebrating the end of World War II. The image has been called the most famous kiss in American history.
One of the island city’s premier historic sites and museums, the Custom House is operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society.
Disclaimer
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure & Legal Disclaimer
AI Content Policy.
To provide our readers with timely and comprehensive coverage, South Florida Reporter uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in producing certain articles and visual content.
Articles: AI may be used to assist in research, structural drafting, or data analysis. All AI-assisted text is reviewed and edited by our team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our editorial standards.
Images: Any imagery generated or significantly altered by AI is clearly marked with a disclaimer or watermark to distinguish it from traditional photography or editorial illustrations.
General Disclaimer
The information contained in South Florida Reporter is for general information purposes only.
South Florida Reporter assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. In no event shall South Florida Reporter be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service.
The Company reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents of the Service at any time without prior notice. The Company does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.
