In Barcelona, while some are caught imbibing, others just sit by the feet of those who are imbibed. In Paris, while some strike a pose, others just retire at the pointy-toed chaussures de femmes. Either way, these dogs have definitely been caught living the good life – the life that’s been coined as a […]
Animals In Art: Picasso & Lump, The Artist And His Furry Muse
In 1881, Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain, where he studied painting, sculpting and printmaking. He is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, and is acclaimed for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture and the co-invention of collage. Picasso’s body of work is […]
Cats of the Costa Del Sol – Torremolinos, Spain
In Torremolinos, Spain, the sun shines brightly, on average, 320 days of the year. This glamorous resort town in Costa del Sol, which is now a favorite spot for a wild (some say “hedonistic”) crowd, was once a small fishing village. Today it boasts luxury beachfront hotels, world-class restaurants and, of course, beautiful sandy beaches. […]
Rebuilding Through Artful Support: An Art Museum Saves An Animal Shelter
York Baker walked past the tiny, decrepit cinderblock shelter next to the employee parking lot twice a day during her sixteen years working at the Bruce Museum, and it crushed her every time. Whimpers, howls, and cries wafted from the old, crumbling building that continues to house abandoned animals of all kinds today. “It’s very […]
More Than Just Stables, Horse Homes Across The Globe
When travelling, we tend to visit beaches, museums, and street fairs. However, away from the main attractions lie sights of great cultural and historical importance: horse stables. In Stables: Majestic Spaces for Horses, authors Olga Prud’homme Farges and Alice Vayron de la Moureyre describe how these unique stables provide the best in comfort and style […]
Letters to the Editor: “Keep Up the Good Work!”
The Eye of Africa I applaud Peter Beard’s innovative artwork for stirring our feelings of conservatism while at the same time creating stunning visuals. The article has encouraged me to learn more about this artist’s unique style and perspective. I hope Animal Fair continues to find a way to bring animals and art together. […]