"“A cat has absolute emotional honesty; human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not. Where else can we be as sure of love as when it is given by a cat?” —Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/Caticons" This was posted to our Instagram account on March 01, 2019 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729356889/

""25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy" by Andy Warhol (1928–87) is an artistic departure from the pop-art style that made him famous. Completed in the early 1950s, it is a book of brightly-colored, sentimental sketches representing eighteen of the twenty-five pet cats that eventually resided with Warhol in his apartment on New York’s Upper East Side. His first feline was a Siamese kitten named Hester, given to him by actress Gloria Swanson (1899–1983). Feeling that Hester was becoming lonely, Warhol brought home another cat and named him Sam. The cats had numerous litters over the next few years, and Warhol named each kitten after their father, Sam. "25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy" was released in a limited edition initially intended for friends and clients. A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/Caticons" This was posted to our Instagram account on October 27, 2018 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729357485/

""25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy" by Andy Warhol (1928–87) is an artistic departure from the pop-art style that made him famous. Completed in the early 1950s, it is a book of brightly-colored, sentimental sketches representing eighteen of the twenty-five pet cats that eventually resided with Warhol in his apartment on New York’s Upper East Side. His first feline was a Siamese kitten named Hester, given to him by actress Gloria Swanson (1899–1983). Feeling that Hester was becoming lonely, Warhol brought home another cat and named him Sam. The cats had numerous litters over the next few years, and Warhol named each kitten after their father, Sam. "25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy" was released in a limited edition initially intended for friends and clients. A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/Caticons" This was posted to our Instagram account on October 27, 2018 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729357467/

"This is your last week to see ""Maneki Neko: Japan's Beckoning Cats."" During the late Edo period (1615–1868), Japanese artisans began making maneki neko or beckoning cat figurines, which have an upraised paw intending to draw people forth into businesses and homes. Maneki neko are a type of engimono or auspicious object believed to have the power to fulfill wishes for good fortune, prosperity, and happiness. Maneki neko often appear in Japanese and Chinese restaurant windows, where they silently summon potential customers to enter. Have you ever encountered a Maneki Neko? This exhibition was made possible by a generous loan from Mingei International Museum. "Maneki Neko: Japan's Beckoning Cat" is on display post-security, in Terminal 2. http://bit.ly/BeckoningCats" This was posted to our Instagram account on September 04, 2018 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729357715/

"Can cats see into your soul? This pair of Chinese ceramic cats from the 8th century seem like they can! Likely made for the export market, these distinctive turquoise cats are the products of chemical reactions between alkaline bases and copper oxide additives that occur during kiln-firing. What do you think of these cats? A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/Caticons . . ." This was posted to our Instagram account on January 19, 2019 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729357067/

"Shigaraki, located in the mountains east of Kyoto in Shiga Prefecture, began making stoneware in the thirteenth century. The area enjoys a long tradition of making ceramic tanuki, mischievous raccoon-faced dogs, which also serve as good luck symbols. Although known for their tanuki, Shigaraki also craft a variation of maneki neko with a face more similar to a fox or dog. The maneki neko produced in Shigaraki typically have a rough texture and a dark, monochromatic coloring. The cat's whiskers and fur are incised into the clay. One of its hands is upright, while the other is drawn out as if expecting to receive something. This exhibition was made possible by a generous loan from Mingei International Museum. "Maneki Neko: Japanese Beckoning Cat" is on display post-security, in Terminal 2. http://bit.ly/BeckoningCats" This was posted to our Instagram account on April 28, 2018 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729358301/

"By the 17th century, many Japanese people kept cats as pets, and felines frequently appeared on decorated ceramics. Traditional ceramic manufacturing towns in Japan include Kutani, located in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Kutani kilns were established in the late 1600s, and then closed for more than a century before production was revived in the 1820s. Kutani ware remained obscure in the West until pieces were shown at the Paris Exhibition of 1867, where the porcelain was admired for its beauty and durability. In addition to dinnerware, Kutani artisans crafted sculpture for the export market, where the cat was a favorite subject. A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/Caticons" This was posted to our Instagram account on October 20, 2018 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729357507/

"It's International Cat Day and we cannot get enough of cats at SFO Museum! We are presenting not one but TWO cat exhibitions! "Maneki Neko: Japanese Beckoning Cat" is on display post-security in Terminal 2 and "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security in the International Terminal. Check out our website for more information. http://bit.ly/SFOExhibitions" This was posted to our Instagram account on August 08, 2018 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729357807/