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Nathan Nun
@nathannun.bsky.social
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Artist ✭ history, politics & fantasy illustration, especially world-famous #sovcat art ✭ left, ex-PhD ✭ rpg, boardgame lover ✭ working cats of the world unite https://linktr.ee/nathannun
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solinga.art
art is more than content. Its more than just a meme or image to scroll past. Its part of the artist, their being has been poured into it. Support human art
February 19, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Decided to start this one today. Also a reminder that I have a Patreon (or Ko-fi if you prefer) where you can support the creation of the best artwork of the cat republics.
An incomplete poster work following a well-known soviet anti-alcohol poster. A cat in a suit is eating a fish dinner. They are offered a glass of nip spirits from an arm reaching into the frame in front of the figure. The eating cat holds up a paw in a gesture of refusing the drink. Large text says "Nah!"
February 19, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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deechan17.bsky.social
Oh, my goodness, this is a huge breakthrough in cancer research. This is another example of why it is crucially important to fund basic scientific research.
Scientists Discover How To “Switch Off” Cancer Genes for Good share.google/WFhMJP5m3AK4...
Scientists Discover How To “Switch Off” Cancer Genes for Good
A new study shows that targeting key epigenetic proteins may permanently switch off cancer genes. Scientists at Monash University, working with Harvard University, report they have found a way to perm...
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February 19, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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solinga.art
"At the Feet of Giants," 60x70cm (24x28") acrylics and oils on handmade standard black canvas, 1200$
a cosmonaut explores a swamp moon where giant mushrooms grow and glow
January 27, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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The completed Europa Colony for Lost Dogs commission. A great day for all dogkind. #dogs #art #space
A dog portrait that is also a soviet space program inspired poster. A dog in a cosmonaut suit smiles at the viewer with its paw gesturing into the distance of space toward Europa. A sweeping curve of stars and dog faces trails from the bottom, up through the page, through a space station, and into the moon. At top and bottom the poster is framed with red flags. Below the interkosmos logo in the bottom right corner text reads: "EUROPA colony for lost dogs" with the slogan "Found Among the Stars."
February 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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There is still snow on the ground but I'm looking forward to planting season. "Nip Farmer With a Sheaf of Nip" (2022)
A picture of a cat farmer with a wide-brimmed hat smiling at the viewer. They stand in a catnip field holding a large sheaf of catnip. In the background is a field of red. Above is a clear, blue sky.
February 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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I imagine the Cat Transit Workers had commissioned this poster in the 1970's as part of the transit expansion and modernization campaigns - a transit system the people can take pride in. When the people control the wealth and set the agenda great things can happen.
A cat poster in the style of a 1970's soviet propaganda poster. A cat, dressed as a conductor stands with their arms outstretched. Below them are three types of trains speeding forward at a nearly 45 degree angle parallel with the arm of the cat. Above the cat is the phrase "All Aboard!" and below the graphics it reads "reliable, fast, and free - your public transit!" In the corner is a logo for the C.T.W. (Cat Transit Workers) union.
February 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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"Red Paw Bats'Em off the High Shelf" (2019). This one goes a little under the radar as a cat poster as it is abstract but the cat is there, batting reaction down from its high place. The artwork is based, of course, on the famous constructivist lithograph by El Lissitzky.
A cat poster in the style of an early 20th century constructivist propaganda poster by El Lissitzky. A large red paw shaped like a triangle hits a large white spot on a black geometric plane that roughly divides the picture in two. Other triangles and lines near the large rectangle give the impression of a cat face. Geometric shapes spill to the sides of the white circle as if tumbling down from a high place. Written across the poster in various font types are the words "BATS'EM OFF THE HIGH SHELF." Signed N.Nun.
February 15, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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solinga.art
a meme depicting world on fire while artists try to peddle their wares
February 12, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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thehardtimesnews.bsky.social
Study: Shooting People With Arrows Does Not Make Them Fall in Love With You
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Study: Shooting People With Arrows Does Not Make Them Fall in Love With You
A groundbreaking study released just in time for Valentine’s Day showed that shooting people with arrows does not make them fall in love.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
nathannun.bsky.social
Great things are happening in the "very good boy" projects division: a special commission that is nearly complete. It is non-canon because it is not cattus, but it is nevertheless really nice. Yes, I will do dog commissions when the stars align. #dog
A dog portrait that is also a soviet space program inspired poster. A dog in a cosmonaut suit smiles at the viewer with its paw gesturing into the distance of space toward Europa. A sweeping curve of stars and dog faces trails from the bottom, up through the page, through a space station, and into the moon. At top and bottom the poster is framed with red flags. Below the interkosmos logo in the bottom right corner text reads: "EUROPA colony for lost dogs" with the slogan "Found Among the Stars."
February 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Cat Star Union Cosmonaut having some fun on a lunar surface. #cat #drawing
An ink drawing in black and white of a cat cosmonaut. The cosmonaut bounces up (perhaps in low gravity) and swats at the a planet in the background. By visual illusion it is unclear if the planet is a ball or is far away.
February 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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CSU in the far future, building a ring world. Drawing from 2019.
An ink drawing in black and white of a cat with their back toward the viewer looking out a huge window at a large, curved space construction. In the deeper background is a star filled space.
February 11, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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kitn.bsky.social
Many of my clients coming to me for treatment ask me about the friggin news! They want to understand what's going on in the world & why it matters. Also I have commie kitty cat propaganda posters and when they ask about it I direct them to the artist @nathannun.bsky.social and give them stickers!
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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Hello Gattomacska, home of the Cattus! More little CSU drawings; this from 2023. #space #art
An ink drawing in black and white of a cat cosmonaut. The cosmonaut sits in some sort of spacecraft seat by controls and computers. They wave through a large rectangular window towards Earth that can be seen across the black void of space.
February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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jortsthecat.bsky.social
I understand I was really disruptive today but in my defense I’m literally a silly little guy
an orange cat is being a really silly guy. he’s half upside down with his head hanging off the radiator cord with one ear bent and some teef showing
February 11, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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hannahbluish.bsky.social
Born to wander the misty moors, forced to fight fascism (we can do both though, don’t worry)
Born to wander the misty moors, forced to fight fascism - little toad like creature looking concerned
February 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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kwholesaler.bsky.social
No son, they are not "magically delicious." The workers made them delicious. This is a slogan meant to mystify the social conditions of labor
February 11, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Following Cat Star Union poster let's look at some CSU drawings #art . Space! Star Gazer (2024)
An ink drawing in ack and white of a cat cosmonaut. The cosmonaut gazes in wonder or as if in a trance at the space before them. Over their head is a five pointed star with the letters CSU (for Cat Star Union). In the background is space and diagonal sci-fi, machine-like, shapes.
February 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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"Cat Star Union" (2018). The design of this one is based on an iconic 1960's space poster, my iteration with a very enthusiastic cosmonaut cat. I was reading parts of Bloch's Natural Law and Human Dignity at the time and this explains, in part, the details of the names of the spaceships.
A cat poster in the style of a 1960s soviet space poster. A cat dressed as a cosmonaut / astronaut holds overhead a hammer and sickle. Behind the figure is space with shooting stars representing four ships sent into space and a globe. Text encircling the globe reads: "United in Friendship to New Rising Stars." Below in larger, bold text reads "CAT STAR UNION". signed N.Nun.
February 8, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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"Homage to the International Brigade" (2024). Cat drawing after a historical poster from the Spanish Civil War. The three-pointed star on the cat's chest is the symbol of the international brigades, representing anti-fascist unity.
An ink drawing of a cat soldier holding a rifle. A three pointed red star, symbol of the international brigades, is on their chest (the only coloured element of the image). Behind them, is lady liberty, a classically draped cat releasing the dove of peace and possessing a wreath of catnip (in this instance symbolizing life in peace/victory). In the front is a crest containing a cat scratching a tree/post. Text reads "Homage to the International Brigades."
February 6, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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edtubb.bsky.social
A large group of Toronto police officers is accused of selling your personal information to hit men, for personal gain.

That's the nut.

Institutionally, you cannot overreact to that.
February 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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February 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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"We Shall Beat Our Swords Into Plowshares and Study War No More" (2018). #art Inspiration is drawn from the statue by Vuchetich gifted to the UN by the USSR in 1959. The slogan draws from the biblical passage: "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks;...
A cat poster in the style of a mid-century, soviet propaganda poster. A large, orange cat holds aloft a hammer in one paw and a sword in the other. They are striking down on the sword, positioned as if on a huge anvil, transforming the sword into a plow. Behind them a stormy sky is broken by a golden sunrise. At the bottom of the poster is text that reads "We Shall Beat Our Swords Into Plowshares and Study War No More." Signed N.Nun.
February 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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katiecandraw.bsky.social
In today's installment of Old Lady Yells At Clouds:
I note saying that I believe that even if you think you have no artistic skill, I'd rather see your effort than your A.I.
February 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM