20 Animals Who Love Art

We've all heard that art is the universal language, right? Then why do we exclude our friends in the animal kingdom? There is no rule that says that art requires thumbs or written language to participate, so who are we to bogart the acrylics and clay?

Animals share our world and put up with our shit, so they deserve to share in our enjoyment of the finer things in life. Maybe having them waddle, hop, or gallop into our galleries freely isn't such a great idea, but there is no reason why they can't stare at pieces in their homes or grab some materials and make their own. Here is a gallery of 20 Animals Who Love Art that could inspire you (or your pet) to visit your nearest art spot today.

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He is a little upset that Banksy stole his name and changed the "r" to a "n".

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Nothing says fine art like a string trio in a barn.

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Sometimes you should take a break from licking yourself and take in some art. This cat been knowing since '94, catch up.

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This cat either loves pottery or the warmth of the kiln, we aren't sure. Let's pretend it's the former.

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Meanwhile on the set of The Lion King 3...

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This one is called "Bamboo Dreams".

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The word orangutan comes from Malay and Indonesian terms meaning "person of the forest", so naturally they share our affinity for art.

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"I asked for a cracker, who put this damn brush in my mouth?"

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Do you know any rhino art jokes? Yeah, me neither.

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Best way not to be turned into a hat? Play the cute card and humor the humans by tapping around in some paint on a canvas.

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Human or animal, no one should have a studio this messy. Get it together, anteater.

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Beauty is more than skin deep...obviously.

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Tillie sells pieces for $1000, has been on television with Anderson Cooper and Conan O'Brien, has a biography, and was called "Best New Artist" by Parade Magazine. What have you done?

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Every artist has that one untalented friend who only exists to crash gallery openings and photobomb.

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How the hell did it get paint on its neck though?

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Someone get this landscape artist some painter pants.

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They had no choice but to get a home-studio, he got them banned from every gallery in town for molesting the art.

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People paint other people, why can't an elephant paint other elephants?

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Not many humans are ambidextrous with the paintbrush skills like this chimp. Evolution my ass.

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Abstract fish? The look in its eyes screams obsessed.

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