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A Sprrrawling Exhibition of Cat-Themed Meowsterpieces
More than 40 artists contributed paintings, sculptures, and other tributes to our favorite four-legged introverts for this salon-style show.
Cats
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Leonora Carrington’s Surrealist Cat Sculpture Could Fetch $7M
Who is this diva? Why, it's “La Grande Dame (The Cat Woman),” the star of Sotheby’s Modern Evening Sale in New York.
Book Review
A Charming Cat-alog of John Craxton’s Kittens
John Craxton would see the animal mid-action and think, that’s another picture. On the occasion of National Cat Day, here are some of his most fantastic felines.
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Tiny Crocheted Hats for Cats Could Maybe Cure Chronic Pain
Researchers found that electrode-stuffed caps were “well-tolerated” by 10 of the 11 feline test subjects, opening up new avenues of pain research.
Art
Plushies Inspired by Medieval Cats Take the Internet by Storm
Laura Venditti’s delightful needle-felted creations are inspired by the oddly proportioned creatures that haunt illuminated manuscripts and paintings.
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Shanghai Museum Welcomes Cats for Egyptian Antiquities Show
A special event will also include a “Cat Temple” where participants will have the opportunity to take photos with their furry companions.
Art
LA’s Cat Art Show Is Back Fur More
The exhibition brings together feline-loving artists from around the world to raise money for cat charities.
Books
A History of Cats in Indian Art
In his final book, art historian B.N. Goswamy sketches a portrait of the Indian cat, drawing on Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim fables.
Art
The English Cathedral With the 400-Year-Old Cat Door
The Exeter Cathedral has a 16th-century door fashioned with a circular hole for pest control cats. But is it the oldest? We asked the experts.
News
To Draw Museum Visitors, Vienna Turns to AI (and Cats)
The city has launched a new cat-paign — ehm, campaign — that puts a feline spin on famous Austrian artworks.
Art
An Exhibition of Cat Art Worthy of a Meowseum
A new show at the Queens gallery Mrs. proves that dogs may be man's best friends, but cats are humans’ idols.
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Cat Lovers Rank Felines by Beauty Using Golden Ratio
The staff at All About Cats measured the facial proportions of 46 of the best-known cat breeds. But why does it feel wrong?