FELINE FRAMES

A NEW EXHIBITION AT BENGALURU'S MUSEUM OF ART & PHOTOGRAPHY TRACES THE CAT'S ELUSIVE CHARM THROUGH CENTURIES OF INDIAN ART AND CRAFT

- Nikhil Sardana

For centuries, the cat has occupied a unique place in the human imagination. Revered, mistrusted, adored and immortalised in art and literature, this enigmatic creature has long inspired artists and storytellers. The Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru traces this fascination in its newest exhibition, The Many Lives of the Cat, on view until March 29, 2026.