A Sneak Peek Into A Book Featuring 50 Famous Artists And Their Beloved Cats

Inspired by the love she has for cats, artist Alison Natasi curated a pretty unique book. Artists and Their Cats is a masterful collection of behind-the-scenes stories about more than 50 legendary artists and their beloved feline companions.

A picture of Salvador Dali, the famous surrealism artist, and his gorgeous and deeply treasured Colombian ocelot Babou, graces the book’s cover. Never one to do something “typical”, Dalí got Babou in the 1960s and would bring him along almost everywhere, with a leash attached to a studded collar.

If asked to define a stereotypical “artistic type,” most people would probably describe someone who would be eccentric, a non-conformist of sorts, who may be impulsive or reclusive. Which also can describe the stereotypically aloof creatures that are domestic cats.

So it’s really no wonder that cats and artists have bonded so well. Cats have been a constant muse and companion for thousands of artists for centuries.

In the introduction, Natasai writes: “behind many great artists is a great…cat. …Many artists buck notions of a stereotypical temperament, but researchers have long speculated that creative individuals share common attributes—which mirror those of cats.”

The book explores the relationships between both past and present artists, alongside photos of each artist and their cat, hence the name of the book. Many iconic artists like Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, and Pablo Picasso are featured in this book.

We were able to nab a handful of artists and their cats who are included in the book. So scroll down to get a sneak peek into Artists and Their Cats.