How has this been going on since June and it’s just making it to our calendar? I don’t know but it’s ADORABLE and there’s still time to fit it into your schedule!
Photographs of animals dominate the web. From the cute to the ridiculous, millions of pet images are viewed and shared each day. The historical precedent for this online phenomenon can be found in The Importance of Being Cute. This entertaining exhibition focuses on the relationships that have existed between Virginians and their pets since the advent of photography. Vintage images from the Library of Virginia’s collection allow visitors to explore more than a century and a half of pet photography, including photographs from Victorian cartes de visite, cabinet cards, and original glass plate negatives. Today’s visitors will be able to participate by submitting a picture of their furry loved ones to become part of the exhibition.
