Artists and Their Cats

(Hardback)

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Aside from being world-famous artists, what's one thing Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Frida Kahlo had in common They were crazy about cats. At one point, Andy Warhol had 25 cats living in his apartment; they were all named Sam. Controversial contemporary artist Ai Weiwei shares his Beijing studio with 45 cats, one of whom can open doors!

Artists and Their Cats gathers photographs of fifty famous artists with their beloved feline friends and offers behind-the-scenes stories of their relationships. From Salvador Dalis pet ocelot Babou to John Lennon and Yoko Onos menagerie of cats including Salt (who was black) and Pepper (who was white), this charming little book reveals many an endearing friendshipand reveals the personality traits often shared between the daringly creative souls among us and the animals best known for their independent spirits.

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"A lovely visual argument in favor of cats as man's best friend (or muse), this collection features dozens of artists, from Brian Eno to Grandma Moses, palling around with their feline friends." - Mental Floss

Author Bio

Alison Nastasi is an artist and journalist. She is the Weekend Editor for arts and culture website Flavorwire and writes for Fandango, Fearnet, Movies.com, and MTV. She is also a visual artist and her artwork has been exhibited internationally. She lives in Philadelphia.