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You may think you know Judy Chicago—but
it’s time to take another look. Kitty City
is a celebration of Chicago’s life with these delightfully
independent creatures. With a lavish design that evokes a
contemporary version of illuminated manuscripts, Chicago tells
this charming real-life story by adapting the concept of the
Book of Hours, which first gained popularity in the early
1400’s as intricately illustrated private devotional
books, containing texts and prayers for each hour of the day—meant
to inspire and provide points of reflection for their owners.
Cat lovers will recognize the familiar
routine. The day begins with “6 A.M: Cat Alarm Clocks”
and quickly moves to “7 A.M: Chowtime” and “8
A.M: Kitty Clean Up.” The cycle continues through snacks
and grooming, naps and play before ending with “5 AM:
Home is Where the Cat Is.” Interspersed amount these
hourly activities are thought-provoking “Feline Fact”
pages as well as vignettes that highlight a number of the
kitty companions that Chicago has lived with since the early
60’s when she adopted her first stray kitten.
With exquisite full-color illustrations
throughout—including 36 new Judy Chicago watercolors
created for this project—Kitty City is breathtaking
art in an exquisite package, a companion to be treasured by
cat lovers and art aficionados everywhere.
Many consider Judy Chicago one of
the most influential artists of the last fifty years. The
impact of her work extends throughout the international art,
feminist, literary communities—and beyond. Her majestic
1979 installation The Dinner Party is recognized
as a masterpiece of the twentieth century. Chicago has authored
seven books including Through the Flower. Chicago
lives with her husband, photographer Donald Woodman, and their
numerous feline companions in Belen, New Mexico.
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