KATZEN!
In the organizer's words:
Cats rule the internet - and our hearts too. Fluffy videos, cheeky memes, a regal demeanor: Cat content has long been cult. But what lies behind the millennia-old fascination with cats? The KATZEN! exhibition follows what is probably the most versatile animal in cultural history, from the revered Egyptian goddess Bastet to the helpful mouse hunter, from the mysterious witch companion to the domestic cuddler and majestic cat of prey.
With a global selection of exhibits, contemporary art positions and original cat content from Hamburg cat households, the exhibition shows how contradictory and diverse the image of the cat is. They are seen as cute and useful, sacred and wicked, strong and independent, a symbol of good luck and bad luck at the same time.
From a transcultural perspective, KATZEN! sheds light on the variety of meanings projected onto cats, their political instrumentalization and media presence from art history to pop culture. It invites us to sharpen our view of a familiar creature that always remains mysterious despite its omnipresence.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, the Hapag-Lloyd Foundation and the Hubertus Wald Foundation.
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