Ukiyo-e, the Japanese woodblock print tradition captured the “floating world” of daily life – no wonder that cats quickly became favorites among its recurring motifs, as they were associated with good luck, prosperity, domestic calm and a connection to the spiritual world. But they were not only portrayed as cute pets but also as monsters, […]

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