Thursday, March 05, 2009

My latest acquisition

The Pablo Refrigerator Gallery is proud to reveal its latest acquisition, a mixed media piece by renowned littlebean artist (and my good friend) Phebe. According to the artist's statement, the cat's name is 'Ilada'. It must be noted that the Oregon fridge magnet (a gift from the Pablo Fan Club when their beans visited Australia last year) was my touch, and not part of the original work.

'Illada' takes her place alongside the other iconic works of feline-inspired art in the Pablo Refrigerator Gallery, which includes one of Phebe's earlier works, 'Untitled #37, with pipe cleaners', acquired by the gallery in 2008:

As you can see, the Pablo Refrigerator Gallery contains one of the world's finest collections of feline-inspired art created by littlebeans.

Cheers,
--Pabs

(P.S. Thanks so much, everycat, for all your purrs and well-wishes on my gotchaversary/birthday last week. Sorry I haven't been very active in the blogosphere of late. Apparently Kate has been 'very busy'. Whatevs.)

21 comments:

meemsnyc said...

We love all the cool art on the fridge!! Neat!

michico*Adan*Lego-小芥*阿丹*樂高 said...

Very Very coloful creative bridge~!! I love it!

Poppy Q said...

Glad to see that I am still included in the feline fridge gallery.

Smooches to you pabs. Tell Nick and Kate to take it easy, put their feet up on the couch and crack open a cold one.

Christine and FAZ said...

The artwork is inspiring and the fridge gallery puts Frank Gehry to shame. It's a brilliant modernist construction in metals and plastic.

I say, forget the Guggenheim, forget the Tate Modern, visit Pablo's fridge in Hobart.

FAZ

The Island Cats said...

Oh we love the artwork! Great addition to your fridge!

Parker said...

I know a priceless piece of art when I see it - and that's a priceless piece of art!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

You have some great original artwork on your fridge.

Forever Foster said...

Oh man, our mum is trying to pull that 'busy' excuse over us, too. Honestly!

It looks like Phebe has found her muse in you, Pabs. She is a very clever artist.

Tuck said...

I love the shrine to you on the fridge. I shall have to ask my humans why they aren't paying tribute to me there too!

Honey P. Sunshine said...

we luf da noo acquisition

Artsy Catsy said...

Magnificent fridge gallery, Pabs! We haven't been very active lately either, and it's good to see you again.

Purrs,
Rocky & staff

Daisy said...

A true masterpiece!

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

A very cool and colourful gallery you have there, Pabs! Now one more addition to the list of must-visit modern art galleries.

SophieKitty said...

Love all the colorful kitty art!

(angel) Grrreta and Fam said...

We've given you an award. Please stop by our blog to bask in the glory.

Skeezix the Cat said...

Dood! I tagged yoo for an award!

The Cat Realm said...

You have a very impressive art collection there! Once the news about this fridge gallery get out your house might be overrun by international collectors trying to get a hand on the artwork.....

Jake and Bathsheba said...

Great art! We are way behind in everything so we missed your birthday/gotcha day. Best wishes for a great year ahead.

~Bathsheba

You were so kind to leave a comforting comment upon my beloved Jake’s passing last month. The cat blogosphere is a wonderfully caring community, and I am honored to be a part of it. Thank you for your support during this difficult time for me. Jake’s memory will forever live in my heart and mind.

~J&B’s Mom Nancy

Teddy Westlife said...

You should be showing that collection in a gallery, Pabs.

Huffle Mawson

(angel) Grrreta and Fam said...

That is a very impressive art collection.

Anonymous said...

Oh Pablo you fridge is just wonderful and colourful and excites out imaginations!!
Momma is just "ooohing" at it, she loves colourful personal art such as your fridge! :))
V-V