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Fighting like cats and dogs? Where does that saying come from? In the 17th century, pet-keeping became popular with upper-class Europeans and competition ensued between pets at times. #Caticons Friends late 19th–early 20th century Henriëtte Ronner-Knip L2018.0601.087 This tweet was posted on February 02, 2019.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on January 19, 2019.

Can cats see into your soul? This pair of Chinese ceramic cats from the 8th century seem like they can! What do you think of these cats? #Caticons This tweet was posted on January 19, 2019.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO This tweet was posted on January 06, 2019.

This view of a man petting a cat was painted by a follower of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–69), the Dutch master of the dramatic effects on light and shadow known as chiaroscuro. The work was likely commissioned by a proud pet owner. #Caticons This tweet was posted on January 06, 2019.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on December 29, 2018.

Stoneware is a high-fired ceramic made from clay and a fusible stone that was introduced to Great Britain in the late 1600s. While lacking the color palette of delftware, the medium perfectly captures the tabby cat's coloring. #caticons This tweet was posted on December 29, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #caticons This tweet was posted on December 15, 2018.

This tray made by #ÉmileGallé (1846–1904) features three cats sipping from a bowl of milk. World renowned for his exquisite art glass, Gallé’s firm also produced ceramic and wooden items, often with the cat as his subject. #caticons This tweet was posted on December 15, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on December 01, 2018.

As cats gained popularity as pets in Europe during the 1600s, they appeared more frequently in art and on decorative items. Cat motifs are among the many designs applied to delftware and faience pottery. #Caticons This tweet was posted on December 01, 2018.

We wish you a relaxing, cozy, and soothing #Thanksgiving weekend of being with your loved ones, friends, family, and animals alike. See more #cats in our exhibition "#Caticons: The Cat in Art" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO This tweet was posted on November 24, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons #cat #cats #caturday This tweet was posted on November 10, 2018.

Introduced to Europe from Japan in the 16th century, fans were an essential fashion accessory in the formal dress of a wealthy woman. #Caticons #cats This tweet was posted on November 16, 2018.

Painted fans were common around the turn of the 20th century, when French painter Adolphe Thomasse decorated fans with a menagerie of animal images, including cats. #Caticons This tweet was posted on November 16, 2018.

The paper dress was a 1960s pop-cultural phenomenon and fashion fad. This design was based on a black-and-white, photographic print of a tabby #cat by graphic artist #HarryGordon (1930–2007). #Caticons #fashion This tweet was posted on November 10, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons #cats #cat This tweet was posted on November 16, 2018.

#Warhol's #cats had numerous litters and Warhol named each #kitten after their father, Sam. “25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy” was released in a limited edition initially intended for friends and clients. #Caticons This tweet was posted on October 27, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "#Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO This tweet was posted on October 27, 2018.

Completed in the early 1950s "25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy” by Andy #Warhol (1928–87) is a book of brightly-colored, sentimental sketches representing 18 of the 25 #cats that eventually resided with Warhol in his apartment. #Caticons This tweet was posted on October 27, 2018.

#Kutani ware remained obscure in the West until pieces were shown at the #Paris Exhibition of 1867, where the #porcelain was admired for its beauty and durability. #caticons #cats #caturday #cat This tweet was posted on October 20, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on October 31, 2018.

The #Kutani kilns in #Japan were established in the late 1600s, and crafted sculpture for the export market, where the cat was a favorite subject. #caticons #cats #caturday #cat This tweet was posted on October 20, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #caticons #cats #caturday #cat This tweet was posted on October 20, 2018.

"A Sterling Renaissance: #BritishSilver Design 1957 to 2018" is not our only exhibition with silver. Check out this soup tureen with cat handle on lid in our "#Caticons" exhibitions. This tweet was posted on October 13, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on October 13, 2018.

Silversmiths experimented with imaginative designs and ignited a Victorian passion for collecting a wide variety of ostentatious silver-plated tableware. Animal forms and motifs adorned many of these items, and the cat was well represented. #caticons This tweet was posted on October 13, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See “Caticons: The Cat in Art” is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO This tweet was posted on October 06, 2018.

Cats decorated an array of Art Nouveau items, including pottery made by the iconic British firm Royal Doulton, which produced fine earthenware with exemplary surface decoration. #Caticons #Caturday This tweet was posted on October 06, 2018.

@malloryjn This GIF is purrfect! We look forward to your visit! Learn more about "#Caticons: The Cat in Art" on our website: https://t.co/9YU4UPpD9m @Caticonsbook This tweet was posted on October 02, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on September 29, 2018.

Some #Chinese myths insist that #cats can see spirits in the dark, which may explain the prevalence of cat-shaped night-lights such as this one during the latter part of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). #Caticons This tweet was posted on September 29, 2018.

All objects courtesy Sandy Lerner Collection in #Caticons. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO This tweet was posted on September 22, 2018.

Items of American Folk Art toleware, such as these two cats, were painted with a black varnish that resembled Japanese lacquer and then decorated with colorful oil paints. #Caticons This tweet was posted on September 22, 2018.

This exhibition was made possible by a generous loan from @MingeiMuseum. "Maneki Neko: Japan's Beckoning Cat" is on display post-security, in Terminal 2. https://t.co/yLeWIMd9Kx #ManekiNeko #BeckoningCats This tweet was posted on September 04, 2018.

This is your last week to see "Maneki Neko: Japan's Beckoning Cats." During the late Edo period (1615–1868), Japanese artisans began making maneki neko or beckoning cat figurines. Have you ever encountered a #ManekiNeko? #BeckoningCats This tweet was posted on September 04, 2018.