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Cat cults and cult cats for World Cat Day

Silke Wünsch / rfAugust 8, 2019

Unapproachable, independent, hedonistic: The cat is a fascinating creature. Sometimes it’s the purrs, sometimes the claws. On International Cat Day, we look at how felines have inspired artists, filmmakers and designers.

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Grumpy Cat
Image: picture-alliance/abaca/L. Hahn

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International Cat Day

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