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Virtual cat hunt through art history at UMA's Paris show

exhibition · 2026-05-04

UMA, a virtual museum, presents 'Cats in History', an online exhibition that challenges viewers to find cats hidden in famous paintings from art history. The show features works such as Paolo Veronese's 'The Wedding at Cana' and Édouard Manet's 'Olympia', which could never be displayed together in a physical gallery. Visitors navigate four virtual rooms inspired by French châteaux like Versailles and Palladian architecture. The exhibition is accessible via UMA's website.

Key facts

  • UMA is a virtual museum.
  • The exhibition is called 'Cats in History'.
  • It features cats hidden in famous paintings.
  • Works include Veronese's 'The Wedding at Cana' and Manet's 'Olympia'.
  • The show has four virtual rooms.
  • Rooms are inspired by Versailles and Palladian architecture.
  • The exhibition is online at UMA's website.
  • The article was published on Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Paolo Veronese
  • Édouard Manet

Institutions

  • UMA
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Versailles

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