Cats

Cats

5 Women Artists Who Specialized in Cat Paintings—The Evolution of Cat Portraiture

It’s no mystery that artists loved cats. Throughout history, artists have made felines their studio companions and depicted them as they slept,...

Ela Bobek 4 June 2026

Review

Felines in Visual Culture: Review of Cat by Phaidon

A sumptuous new book takes us on a fascinating tour of domestic house cats in art. Taking in over 200 paintings, sculptures, and popular culture images, Cat is a must-read for feline fans!

Candy Bedworth 4 June 2026

Cats

Women with Cats in Art: Crazy Cat Ladies or Independent Individualists?

Within arts, cats can have a symbolic meaning, and that meaning may vary depending on the period of time. Their nocturnal habits gave them a negative...

Lauren Kraut 4 June 2026

Cats

Maneki Neko—Those Lucky Cats

We’ve all seen those jovial, happy cat figurines in Asian restaurants and shops. Sitting upright with their raised paw, smiling face, and trademark...

Nadine Waldmann 4 June 2026

Cats

The Sacred Cats of Ancient Egypt

The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all kinds and honored them in their art. From servals to the mighty lion, cats were seen as powerful forces for...

Sarah Mills 4 June 2026

Quiz

Challenging QUIZ for Cat Lovers. Few Can Get All The Answers Correct!

Ela Bobek 30 May 2026

Cats

QUIZ: Who Painted This Cat?

Lisa Scalone 16 May 2026

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip, Cat at Play, ca 1860-78, oil on wood panel, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Detail. Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Cat at Play by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip

Cat at Play is a masterpiece by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip who deserves to have her legacy revised and her fame revived. Art does not need to be radical...

James W Singer 1 March 2026

Cats

Meet 13 Famous Artists and Their Cats (Cuteness Overload!)

So many great artists have shared one very special love: the love for cats. Here you will find 13 modern artists who loved their felines and have...

Zuzanna Stańska, Szymon Jocek 26 February 2026

Cats

Paw Prints: The Diversity of Cats in Japanese Art

From cute and exotic pets to monstrous, otherworldly creatures, cats in Japanese art appear in various forms and contexts. Let’s delve into the...

Iolanda Munck 26 February 2026

Cats

Meet Beautiful Cats by Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe

Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe, a British engraver, illustrator, and painter is perhaps best known for his paintings of birds. He painted many other...

Sarah Mills 26 February 2026

Cats

Louis Wain and His Weird Cats

The British artist Louis Wain was a highly successful illustrator, mainly known for his humorous graphics of cats. His quirky feline pictures were...

Marta Wiktoria Bryll 26 February 2026