Cats of the Louvre
Matsumoto Taiyou
- Mangaka
- Matsumoto Taiyou
- First published
- 2016
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Animals · Drama · Fantasy · Slice of Life
- Content rating
- Safe
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Cats of the Louvre was written and illustrated by Taiyo Matsumoto and originally serialized in Japan between 2013 and 2015. Commissioned by the Louvre Museum as part of their BD Louvre project, the work invites prominent manga artists to create stories set within the iconic Parisian institution. Matsumoto approached the commission with his signature surrealist sensibility, focusing on a community of cats living in the museum's attic and their interactions with both the artwork and the museum staff.
The design of the volume reflects Matsumoto's distinct aesthetic, characterized by loose, expressive linework and a nuanced use of space. Unlike traditional museum guides, the narrative explores themes of loneliness, history, and the blurring line between reality and art through the perspective of the cats. Upon its release, the work was well-received by critics for its meditative tone and its ability to capture the monumental scale of the Louvre through a quiet, intimate lens.
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