Cats were deified by the ancient Egyptians then vilified by the medieval Church until the Renaissance and Baroque periods saw their gradual rehabilitation. By the eighteenth century, cats had become popular household pets worldwide. From Balthus' Cats and Girls to Philippe Halsman's Dali Atomicus to Internet sensations like Grumpy Cat and Lil Bub, cats are a mainstay of art and popular culture. For one night only, Morgan Avenue Underground celebrates the feline form.
The Prison Manicurist Finds Work: The Nine Lives and Times of Catwoman
For nearly seventy-five years, the felonious feline fatale has vexed and vamped her way through the zeitgeist. Noted Catwomanologist David Archer gives a history of the world's most purr-fect princess of plunder.
DJ set + cat visuals by Headphonist (https://soundcloud.com/djheadphonist) and Kristen Felicetti.
Come early for a one night multimedia group show featuring works by Katie Akana and Ryan Barger, Ashley Gerst, Sabrina Habel, Lisa Rosenberg, and Abby Walsh.
Stay late for after paw-ty sounds by DJ accident report and the warm leatherettes.
Curated by Jenn Hyland
Doors at 7pm. Performances at 9pm.
Donations accepted at the door. Early bird beer.
