The Beautiful Cat
@thebeautifulcat.bsky.social
A window gallery in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. All cats are beautiful and so is the work of our artists!
By honoring our grief, we hold fast to our humanity & save the versions of ourselves our lost loved ones cherished. Muchen Wang honors her dog 雪粒 Xueli through paintings, zines & more. While some works are somber & profound, many burst with color & humor, reflecting the joy pets bring to our lives.
August 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
By honoring our grief, we hold fast to our humanity & save the versions of ourselves our lost loved ones cherished. Muchen Wang honors her dog 雪粒 Xueli through paintings, zines & more. While some works are somber & profound, many burst with color & humor, reflecting the joy pets bring to our lives.
Join us for a free plaster casting workshop w/ Julia Paloma!
We'll be sculpting w/ play dough and learning how to cast plaster! Reserve your spot now! events.humanitix.com/plaster-casting-workshop
Sunday, July 20
3-6pm
The World Music Foundation
1066 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
#art #Chicago
We'll be sculpting w/ play dough and learning how to cast plaster! Reserve your spot now! events.humanitix.com/plaster-casting-workshop
Sunday, July 20
3-6pm
The World Music Foundation
1066 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
#art #Chicago
July 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Join us for a free plaster casting workshop w/ Julia Paloma!
We'll be sculpting w/ play dough and learning how to cast plaster! Reserve your spot now! events.humanitix.com/plaster-casting-workshop
Sunday, July 20
3-6pm
The World Music Foundation
1066 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
#art #Chicago
We'll be sculpting w/ play dough and learning how to cast plaster! Reserve your spot now! events.humanitix.com/plaster-casting-workshop
Sunday, July 20
3-6pm
The World Music Foundation
1066 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
#art #Chicago
We’re excited to present “My Toe is on the Trip Wire”. Julia Paloma shows us that metalwork doesn’t have to be on grand scales but can be cozy. She pays tribute to the beauty of plants with casts of sweet potato leaves and eggplants, and abstract figures and vessels.
#ChicagoArtists #Chicago
#ChicagoArtists #Chicago
June 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
We’re excited to present “My Toe is on the Trip Wire”. Julia Paloma shows us that metalwork doesn’t have to be on grand scales but can be cozy. She pays tribute to the beauty of plants with casts of sweet potato leaves and eggplants, and abstract figures and vessels.
#ChicagoArtists #Chicago
#ChicagoArtists #Chicago
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A reminder that Pride was an uprising against police surveillance and violence, particularly of and against trans folks, sex workers, and People of the Global Majority. It was called Gay Liberation Day before it was called Pride.
Let’s embrace our queer roots again.
Let’s embrace our queer roots again.
June 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A reminder that Pride was an uprising against police surveillance and violence, particularly of and against trans folks, sex workers, and People of the Global Majority. It was called Gay Liberation Day before it was called Pride.
Let’s embrace our queer roots again.
Let’s embrace our queer roots again.
Blue is a photoshoot crashing diva! He says although you won’t see him tonight- he’s strictly an indoor cat- you should still stop by the Locked Achievements closing reception & artist celebration to write letters to incarcerated teens. But also to see his face plastered all over. Priorities.
March 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Blue is a photoshoot crashing diva! He says although you won’t see him tonight- he’s strictly an indoor cat- you should still stop by the Locked Achievements closing reception & artist celebration to write letters to incarcerated teens. But also to see his face plastered all over. Priorities.
Diovanni’s poem, “Misunderstood”, brilliantly breaks down the problems Black and Brown communities face, especially when it comes to carceral systems. We’re proud to showcase his powerful work in our first exhibition, “Locked Achievements”.
March 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Diovanni’s poem, “Misunderstood”, brilliantly breaks down the problems Black and Brown communities face, especially when it comes to carceral systems. We’re proud to showcase his powerful work in our first exhibition, “Locked Achievements”.
Why start an art gallery during the rise of fascism? Because fascists hate art and artists. We must all resist in multiple ways. Art alone won’t save us, but it is an important part of resistance. Multiple approaches are essential. The more we push back now, the less violence we’ll all endure.
March 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Why start an art gallery during the rise of fascism? Because fascists hate art and artists. We must all resist in multiple ways. Art alone won’t save us, but it is an important part of resistance. Multiple approaches are essential. The more we push back now, the less violence we’ll all endure.
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BREAKING: Hundreds of Jews and allies have taken over Trump Tower chanting “We want justice, you say how. Bring Mahmoud home now!” and “Fight Nazis, not students.”
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
March 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BREAKING: Hundreds of Jews and allies have taken over Trump Tower chanting “We want justice, you say how. Bring Mahmoud home now!” and “Fight Nazis, not students.”
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
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GRAPHIC NOTES for “Building our own Table: Innovative Insights by Trans Justice Visionaries” panel series with Trans Justice Funding Project, in October 2024.
Panelists:
Andrea Jenkins, Emmett Schelling, Kris Hayashi, Malachi Garza, Mattee Jim, Mickaela Bradford, Rumba Yambu, Tatiana Williams
Panelists:
Andrea Jenkins, Emmett Schelling, Kris Hayashi, Malachi Garza, Mattee Jim, Mickaela Bradford, Rumba Yambu, Tatiana Williams
March 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
GRAPHIC NOTES for “Building our own Table: Innovative Insights by Trans Justice Visionaries” panel series with Trans Justice Funding Project, in October 2024.
Panelists:
Andrea Jenkins, Emmett Schelling, Kris Hayashi, Malachi Garza, Mattee Jim, Mickaela Bradford, Rumba Yambu, Tatiana Williams
Panelists:
Andrea Jenkins, Emmett Schelling, Kris Hayashi, Malachi Garza, Mattee Jim, Mickaela Bradford, Rumba Yambu, Tatiana Williams
The Locked Achievements exhibition catalog contains 20 pages packed with poems, artwork, and essays. It offers a glimpse into Stomping Grounds classes and the rich, inner thoughts and feelings of young, incarcerated artists.
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Go to www.TheBCat.Gallery/Shop to learn more and order your copy.
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Go to www.TheBCat.Gallery/Shop to learn more and order your copy.
March 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The Locked Achievements exhibition catalog contains 20 pages packed with poems, artwork, and essays. It offers a glimpse into Stomping Grounds classes and the rich, inner thoughts and feelings of young, incarcerated artists.
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Go to www.TheBCat.Gallery/Shop to learn more and order your copy.
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Go to www.TheBCat.Gallery/Shop to learn more and order your copy.
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Here in Foley Square just outside of the courthouse where Mahmoud Khalil is expected to appear around 11:30. Crowds are just starting to trickle in for the protest.
March 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Here in Foley Square just outside of the courthouse where Mahmoud Khalil is expected to appear around 11:30. Crowds are just starting to trickle in for the protest.
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🍉 Please help us continue to keep the thousands of eSIMs we bought active so Gazans can connect with the outside world
For more: chuffed.org/project/crip...
For more: chuffed.org/project/crip...
March 9, 2025 at 4:19 AM
🍉 Please help us continue to keep the thousands of eSIMs we bought active so Gazans can connect with the outside world
For more: chuffed.org/project/crip...
For more: chuffed.org/project/crip...
The Locked Achievements book is here! Poems are paired with artwork, taking you on a journey of hope amidst depression, longing for a better world, and the unshakable humanity of children who persevere in this inhumane system. Get your copy & an exclusive peek @ SGLAI classes! www.TheBCat.Gallery
March 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Locked Achievements book is here! Poems are paired with artwork, taking you on a journey of hope amidst depression, longing for a better world, and the unshakable humanity of children who persevere in this inhumane system. Get your copy & an exclusive peek @ SGLAI classes! www.TheBCat.Gallery
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Many folks want to organize right now but aren’t sure how.
There are many ways; that’s the hard part AND the beauty of it.
This model by Leah Penniman, illustrated by Christine Tyler Hill, shows how comprehensive social change requires many strategies.
We need all of us.
Find your role and begin.
There are many ways; that’s the hard part AND the beauty of it.
This model by Leah Penniman, illustrated by Christine Tyler Hill, shows how comprehensive social change requires many strategies.
We need all of us.
Find your role and begin.
March 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Many folks want to organize right now but aren’t sure how.
There are many ways; that’s the hard part AND the beauty of it.
This model by Leah Penniman, illustrated by Christine Tyler Hill, shows how comprehensive social change requires many strategies.
We need all of us.
Find your role and begin.
There are many ways; that’s the hard part AND the beauty of it.
This model by Leah Penniman, illustrated by Christine Tyler Hill, shows how comprehensive social change requires many strategies.
We need all of us.
Find your role and begin.
We’re proud to partner with Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative to bring you emotionally raw and resonant artwork and poetry by Chicago’s incarcerated youth!
As a window gallery, we’re open 24/7. Head to our website, TheBCat.Gallery, to learn more and see exclusive content! #Chicago #Art
As a window gallery, we’re open 24/7. Head to our website, TheBCat.Gallery, to learn more and see exclusive content! #Chicago #Art
March 5, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Ok that made me laugh
I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
February 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Ok that made me laugh
Fascists hate artists and art because of our power to expose the truth and connect people to their humanity. Technocrats pushing AI as a replacement for artists while rapidly expanding fascism is not a coincidence.
A.I. is a tool of oppression & erasure. Please stop enriching oligarchs by using it for your Blue Resistance memes. Just draw stick figures & use alt-text.
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Fascists hate artists and art because of our power to expose the truth and connect people to their humanity. Technocrats pushing AI as a replacement for artists while rapidly expanding fascism is not a coincidence.
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Have you signed the strike card yet?
If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝
Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL.
We will exceed 250k by tonight.
Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com
If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝
Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL.
We will exceed 250k by tonight.
Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Have you signed the strike card yet?
If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝
Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL.
We will exceed 250k by tonight.
Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com
If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝
Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL.
We will exceed 250k by tonight.
Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com
Bow down before Her Majesty, EmPURRor Philippa Georgiou Augustus Iaponius Centaurus! As a patron of the arts, she has a keen eye for quality, only accepting art and hoomans of the highest caliber. Be on your best behavior before the EmPURRor or suffer the consequences of her deadly bite!
February 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Bow down before Her Majesty, EmPURRor Philippa Georgiou Augustus Iaponius Centaurus! As a patron of the arts, she has a keen eye for quality, only accepting art and hoomans of the highest caliber. Be on your best behavior before the EmPURRor or suffer the consequences of her deadly bite!
Meet Locutus of Blue, art critic extraordinaire and pâté connoisseur! Blue is a very busy cat, so good luck scheduling an appointment with him! If you’re lucky though, you may just chance upon him in the gallery’s main window, assessing the artwork and judging visitors as they pass by.
February 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Meet Locutus of Blue, art critic extraordinaire and pâté connoisseur! Blue is a very busy cat, so good luck scheduling an appointment with him! If you’re lucky though, you may just chance upon him in the gallery’s main window, assessing the artwork and judging visitors as they pass by.