Cat Brutalism in the context of Africa

in the context of Africa and the African diaspora

from terracotta-pink bubble palaces in the south of France to mind-bendingly warped houses in Poland and buildings shaped like dogs

When you’re finished sketching

as well as stories from Indigenous communities in Amazonian Colombia

While humans learnt to craft ice into exquisite ephemera

Cat Brutalism in the context of AfricaA whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanitys enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companions Cats have been beloved and depicted by humans for millennia. These captivating animals appeared as worship statuettes in ancient Egypt, in anthropomorphic illustrations in Victorian England, and, today, in contemporary artwork, on fashion runways, and as social media memes. Cat celebrates how our