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Cat Art Show

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, Cat Art Show returns to Los Angeles for a warm and fuzzy celebration of everything feline.

 For one weekend only, visitors can take in work by nearly 50 artists from all over the world, including those familiar to long-time Colossal readers.

 

1930 photograph of a kitten in a baby carriage

Here's a kitten in a baby carriage and bonnet, photographed in 1930 by Alton Blackington.

 

New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash

Organisers of an annual hunt were criticised after they announced a new category for children to hunt feral cats, which are a pest in New Zealand. 

 Youngsters were told to not kill pets, but they were otherwise encouraged to kill as many feral cats as possible for a prize of NZ$250 (£124; $155). The event drew immediate condemnation from animal welfare groups. On Tuesday, the New Zealand's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it was relieved the "children's category which involved shooting feral cats" would not go ahead.

 A representative argued that children, along with adults, would not be able to differentiate between

 "a feral, stray or frightened domesticated cat", according to AFP news agency.

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Cat Universe

Artist Galina Bugaevskaya reimagines traditional nobility portraits with cats as the stars.

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Hugging and Hungry

Japanese sculptor Sakura Hanafusa carves whimsical cat sculptures often carrying a range of foods, including vegetables, sweets, and biscuits. 

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No Dogs Allowed

More than 70 artists feature cats as their muse for a feline-centric group exhibition that scratches well beyond the tropes associated with the frisky creatures.

 If you’re in Los Angeles, stop by The Golden Pagoda between October 14 and 24 to see the quirky, spirited works in person.

 

How Adorable Dogs and Cats Look From Below

Photographer Andrius Burba has an unusual approach to pet photography.

 His ongoing series, titled Underlook, provides a clear view of animals' cute underbellies and paws.

 

Archaeologists Unearth a Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Cat Geoglyph Lounging on a Peruvian Hillside

This week, archaeologists unearthed a 120-foot-wide etching of a cat at the Nazca Lines site in Peru, which is home to a series of geoglyphs depicting a spider, monkey, hummingbird, whale, and fish. 

The feline rendering dates back to the Late Paracas period between 200-100 BC, making it the oldest in the area.

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Luxury Furniture For Cats And Dogs

Here are some of the most luxurious beds in various shapes and sizes for your pets. 

Under-Cats

Photographer Andrius Burba explains to Colossal that he places each subject on a glass surface and shoots from below, with the backdrop placed above the animal.
 The resulting photographs show the unique fur, eyes, and personalities of each cat, as they strike poses that convey curiosity, boredom, or annoyance.
You can see the full collection from Under-Cats on the Underlook website.

 

The Great Cat Odyssey

Tuul and Bruno Morandi 

Photos of street cats around the world

A new book of photography chronicles the ‘grand odyssey’ of street cats, from Morocco to Japan.

 

Firefighter Saves Cat From Wildfire In California, And Now She Can’t Thank Him Enough

The clip of this purrfect relationship has already been viewed more than 1,7M times, and people couldn’t get enough of them.

 

Lucky Cats

Photograph: Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images 

 

Why do cats purr?

We think we know what a cat’s purr means. It is arguably the most recognisable sign of animal contentment: a pleasurable rasp that erupts whenever a cat is tickled or petted, the soundtrack to countless sessions sprawled on an owner’s lap. But that’s not quite the full story.
 There is a lot more going on with the cat’s purr than you might reasonably expect.
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Suki and the Great Outdoors

Suki the Bengal cat was adopted by Marti Gutfreund, who trained her from kittenhood to walk on a leash and to enjoy traveling to new places, such as the beautiful parks of Alberta, where they live, and the deserts of the Southwest. Suki has a great time, and takes awesome pictures because she always looks like she is posing.

 

This 'Two-Faced' Cat Grew Up Into A Seriously Gorgeous Feline

Professional animal photographer Jean-Michel Labat shot Narnia, an adorable British Shorthair cat in its home in France, and the pictures are making headlines all over the internet.
Narnia was born on the 28th of March, 2017, and his breeder Stephanie Jimenez instantly fell in love with her blue-eyed sweetie. While the exact cause of this particular pet’s striking appearance is unknown, other cats with this mysterious look are known as chimeras. A feline chimera is a cat whose cells contain two types of DNA, caused when two embryos fuse together. more

 

Cat Hair Cat Hats

Photographer Ryo Yamazaki fashions a variety of amusing hats for his cats out of their own fur.
 See more images, including a brilliant homage to Princess Leia here.

 

A Brief History of Traveling with Cats

Fierce felines of history sailed the world, survived Europe’s crusade against them and made it all the way to Memedom.
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