Curatorial Theme: The Cat as Philosopher and Spirit Guide. This collection tracks the "Cat Lit" phenomenon from its satirical roots in the Meiji era to the contemporary healing boom, exploring the cat as a narrative device for examining human loneliness.
Natsume Sōseki · 1905
Takashi Hiraide · 2001
Sōsuke Natsukawa · 2017
Genki Kawamura · 2012
Hiro Arikawa · 2012
Umi Sakurai · 2018
· 2017
Syou Ishida · 2023
Haruki Murakami · 2001
Hiro Arikawa · 2021
Metaphysical. Cats serve as conduits to the "other side" in this metaphysical odyssey.
Mortality. Uses the cat as a symbol of the emotional connections that define humanity.
Road Trip/Grief. Celebrates the loyalty of pets and the way they bear witness to our lives.