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The Colourful Five Per Cent is a multi-part soft-cover anthology that tells the stories of the Yukon’s most extraordinary inhabitants. The series is authored, edited and illustrated by the celebrated Canadian artist, Jim Robb, who is famous for his watercolour paintings.

There are currently three instalments in the series, the first volume of which was published in 1984. A reprint of the first volume …

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The Kissing Buildings (2015) is a watercolour painting by Yukon artist Jim Robb. It depicts two well known buildings in Dawson, Yukon, built in 1901, that have been affected by melting permafrost to such an extent that they lean together, touching in places.

History and Background
The Kissing Buildings was completed in 2015, with a number of signed limited edition prints in circulation. The painting was done on canvass with watercolour and ink, and exemplifies Robb’s penchant for rustic depictions of Yukon’s culture, history and unique architecture.

The work depicts a complex of buildings in Dawson City, Yukon, commonly referred to as the Kissing Buildings, but which is officially known as the Third Avenue Hotel complex. Built near the turn of the 20th century, the Kissing Buildings have served as a tobacconist, a hotel and a photography shop.

The painting is done in Robb’s “exaggerated truth” style, and exemplifies his typical motif of leaning and tilting buildings. The style itself is influenced by the results of melting permafrost on northern structures.

The Kissing Buldings, sold to a private collector in 2021, is one of Jim Robb’s best known works and has been featured in numerous news stories and magazine articles. Prints and merchandise featuring the painting continue to be sold as of 2022.