54 The Queens Courier • pets • july 23, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com pets Astoria’s Museum of the Moving Image to present exhibit examining cats online BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com @aaltamirano28 Cat lovers, unite. Next month, the Museum of the Moving Image, located at 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria, will launch a fivemonth exhibition called How Cats Took Over the Internet, looking at how these furry felines have mesmerized a generation of online users with their quirky actions and adorable looks. The exhibit, which runs from Aug. 7 through Jan. 31, 2016, will examine the history of the growing popularity of online cat-centric content while taking a look at things such as Caturday, lolcats, cat videos, celebrity cats and more. “The Internet’s collective obsession with cats offers a window into the way we understand ourselves. This exhibition examines the many reasons for this deceptively frivolous phenomenon and highlights the new ways we’re creating, consuming and sharing culture,” said Jason Eppink, associate curator of digital media, who organized the exhibition. How Cats Took Over the Internet will include a video screening at the museum’s amphitheater and features a gallery including a selection of Internet cat videos, GIFs and images that take a critical look at subjects such as anthropomorphism, the aesthetics of cuteness, the Bored at Work Network and the rise of user-generated content. Together with the video screening, there will also be a selection of cat videos projected in a continuous loop, organized by Will Braden, curator of the Internet Cat Video Festival in Minneapolis. There will also be a multimedia timeline capturing the significant moments of cats online, joined with a historical looks at the representation of cats in photos, film and other visual media. The exhibition will also feature interactive stations where visitors will be able to create their own lolcats and contribute their favorite cat photos, GIFs and videos to the exhibition. There will also be a world map of international animal memes by The Civic Beat, a collective of researchers and writers focused on civic technology. As part of the various live events that will occur throughout the five months, on Oct. 10 there will be The Cat-vant Garde Film Show in the Sumner M. Redstone Theater. This show will focus on how cats have inspired experimental films such as “Nightcats,” “Cat’s Cradle,” “Catfood,” “How to Draw a Cat,” and more. Other programs will be announced later on. The Museum of the Moving Image is open Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on the weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. movingimage.us. s Thank you for voting us Best Veterinarian 2 Years in a Row Best Veterinarian of the QueensCourier.com Get 2014 THE QUEENS st Place Acquainted SPECIAL 50% Off Exam Fee (not to be combined with any other promotions or offers). Expires 8/31/15 with coupon. QC QC Senior Citizen & Multi-Pet Discount Evening & Weekend Appointments Available Ronald Rosen, D.V.M. Michael Ferber, D.V.M. Robert Foley, D.V.M. Jaimie Zhen, D.V.M. Wellness Exams • Annual Exam & Vaccination • Spaying & Neutering Pediatric & Geriatric Care • Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery • Radiology • Ultrasonography Electrocardiography • Endoscopy • Dental Care • Diagnostic Laboratory • Dermatology & Allergy Testing • Nutrition & Behavioral Counseling Internal Medicine • Cancer Care Alternative Medicine • Boarding & Bathing • Physical Therapy Underwater Treadmill 42-02 215 St, Bayside, NY 11361 718.423.9600 Af liated with South Bellmore Veterinary Group 2506 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 • 516-783-9100 DENTAL CLEANING 15% Off With Exam (not to be combined with any other promotions or offers). Expires 8/31/15 with coupon. Since 1939 Full Service Hospital Providing Exceptional Care to Companion Animals www.nsah.biz FREE PARKING NewDay Counseling Specializing in Pet Grief Counseling Amie B Mizzi, MSEd, LMHC NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA ADOPT A PET AnimalLeague.org • 516.883.7575 • Port Washington, NY Photo by Ellen Dunn North Shore Animal League America Has Over 300 Unique Mixed breed & Purebred, Puppies, Kittens, Dogs and Cats! Open Daily for Adoptions SUN - THURS 10AM - 9PM FRI - SAT 10AM - 10PM FOLLOW US ON 25 Davis Ave Adoptions Psychotherapist Here to listen, help, and heal. NewDayC@gmail.com 917-359-8395 135 Trinity Place West Hempstead, NY 11552 Photo courtesy of the Infinite Cat Project
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