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If you missed “Caticons: The Cat in Art” in 2018, you're in luck! Check it out online at: https://t.co/RwCFT02h7o #InternationalCatDay #Cat #Cats This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.

Cats were venerated by the ancient Egyptians and celebrated as symbols of good luck throughout Asia. In Europe, cats became associated with magic, witchcraft, and evil spirits and were persecuted for centuries before they gained cultural acceptance. #InternationalCatDay #Cats This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.

Happy International Cat Day! In 2018, we presented “Caticons: The Cat in Art,” which explored the history and allure of the cat through art, literature, and decorative arts from around the world. #InternationalCatDay #Cat #Cats 😻 This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.

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 #cats #cat This tweet was posted on November 16, 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.

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.

#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.

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.

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.

#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.

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.