Museum Exhibit Shows Importance Of Dogs In Ancient Egyptian’s Lives
A fascinating exhibit of extraordinary artifacts of mummified animals, “Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt” is on display at the Bowers Museum, located in Santa Ana, California. Many species are on display including the beloved dog. Ancient Egyptians, including Kings so adored their dogs that many of were laid to rest eternally with them. […]
Seth Casteel's New Book, Underwater Dogs Out Now!
Can’t wait to check out this new book by Seth Casteel. Love these photos! Such a great celebration of dogs.
Doggie Language Poster By Lili Chen
Check out this great informative poster by Lili Chen, then go over to her site and check out all her other doggie art.
Projects By Artist Who Shot Dog Is Being Put On Hold In California
A Brooklyn, New York artist who has sparked outrage for killing a dog for a film, recently received two other commissions from San Francisco, California in addition to the $750,000 Central Subway contract he was awarded in June. But all his projects are about to be put on hold. In 2010, Tom Otterness won a […]
New York City Sculptor Who Sadistically Shot A Dog For Art Hired To Make Library Sculptures
Thirty years ago he called it a work of art. But New York City dog lovers call it outright murder and they don’t want his artwork being shown. Sculptor Tom Otterness, is well-known in some art circles, but he does have a dark, disturbing history. In his “Shot Dog Film,” which was made in 1977, […]
Hero Chicago Firefighter Brings Dogs Back To Life
A Chicago firefighter is The Dog Files’ latest hero after she brought not one, but two dogs back to life using CPR. Chicago Fire Dept. firefighter Tammy Rodriguez responded to a fire on the back porch of a home Friday afternoon and pulled two dogs from the blaze — an adult dog and a puppy, […]
Would You Pay $60,000 For A Dog Painting?
His name is Kleberg and he may very will be the most expensive dog in the world. Or at least in the art world. This Thursday, Christie’s New York will be auctioning off a painting of the yellow Labrador Retriever by his owner, renowned painter Jamie Wyeth. It’s expected to fetch $40,000 to $60,000. Wyeth, […]