Mosaic Cat - Paris, France
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N 48° 50.380 E 002° 19.558
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This sculpture is located in Paris' Montparnesse Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMD252
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/08/2011
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This sculpture depicts a whimsical cat with floral designs and multi-colored feet. The artist is Niki de Saint Phalle who is known for such mosaic works. It is a Memorial to her assistant Ricardo Menon. The gravesite only identifies the occupant as Ricardo. This website (
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De Saint Phalle (1930-2002)(France) was also a painter and filmmaker. Read more about her (
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