Time to 'paws' for reflection
1 year, 4 months ago

Time to 'paws' for reflection

China Daily  

The exhibition Cats of the East presents the charm of our feline friends in diverse and artistic ways. The exhibition Cats of the East, held in Beijing 798 Art Zone, presents the charm of our feline friends in diverse and artistic ways through vibrant works from home and abroad. At the entrance to the exhibition hall, an animated short film unfolds a scroll depicting idyllic "cat fun" through the form of ink painting — some cats can be seen lazily lying or sitting on the floor; some quietly watching the change of seasons. The exhibition deconstructs the Chinese character mao through the form of calligraphy, using different script types to demonstrate ancient people's understanding of cats.

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Time to 'paws' for reflection
1 year, 4 months ago

Time to 'paws' for reflection

China Daily  

The exhibition Cats of the East presents the charm of our feline friends in diverse and artistic ways. There is an exhibition hall themed around Ukiyo-e, a type of Japanese woodblock printing popular during the Edo period, which offers insight into the unique status of cats in Japan. Drawing inspiration from the 12th-century scroll painting Along the River During the …

Time to 'paws' for reflection
1 year, 4 months ago

Time to 'paws' for reflection

China Daily  

The exhibition Cats of the East presents the charm of our feline friends in diverse and artistic ways. The exhibition Cats of the East, held in Beijing 798 Art Zone, presents the charm of our feline friends in diverse and artistic ways through vibrant works from home and abroad. At the entrance to the exhibition hall, an animated short film …

Time to 'paws' for reflection
1 year, 4 months ago

Time to 'paws' for reflection

China Daily  

The exhibition also includes various art forms, such as sculpture and new media. What's more, a special Take Me Home stray cat adoption event is held every month during the exhibition period, sharing adoption and care information. "The exhibition invites visitors to explore a series of intertwining concepts pertaining to cats and emotions, and to follow the historical development and …

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