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This is your last week to see "Caticons: The Cat in Art." This exhibition explores the history of the cat and its allure through art, literature, and decorative arts from around the world. https://t.co/9YU4UPpD9m #caticonsThis tweet was posted on April 15, 2019.
This clock is attributed to French animalier Charles Valton. Valton, known for his sculptures of lions and other big cats, likely modeled this clock featuring a small, domesticated cat lovingly rubbing against its base. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons#caturdayThis tweet was posted on March 30, 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 #CaticonsThis tweet was posted on March 01, 2019.
“A cat has absolute emotional honesty; human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not. Where else can we be as sure of love as when it is given by a cat?” - Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) #CaticonsThis tweet was posted on March 01, 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#caturdayThis tweet was posted on February 23, 2019.
Cats were an integral part of ancient Egyptian society and religion. Their importance was reflected in numerous depictions of cats, such as these, in the Egyptian Revival style of the early 20th century. #caticons#caturdayThis tweet was posted on February 23, 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 #CaticonsThis tweet was posted on February 16, 2019.
Who doesn't enjoy a quick, quiet cat nap? These sleeping cat figurines made in Japan in the late 19th to early 20th century look so cute and cozy. #CaticonsThis tweet was posted on February 16, 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 #CaticonsThis tweet was posted on February 09, 2019.
Don't have a cat to keep you up at night? This late 18th-early 19th century cat night light with its wide eyes can help! #Caticons#caturdayThis tweet was posted on February 09, 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 #CaticonsThis tweet was posted on February 02, 2019.
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
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L2018.0601.087 This tweet was posted on February 02, 2019.