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In sparkling prose and thoughtfully juxtaposed visuals and ephemera

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a team of visual culture scholars examines Caltech through a series of tightly focused case studies

Cat Gardens Day 2026 the distinctive being the MeanderA 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