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The Cat and the Wind – Casa do Turismo de Setúbal

The Cat and the Wind – Casa do Turismo de Setúbal

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The Cat and the Wind – Casa do Turismo de Setúbal

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Location: Setúbal (São Julião), Setúbal, Portugal

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

April 2, 2025

The piece is called “The Cat and the Wind” and is by the artist Ricardo Romero. It is located on top of the Casa do Turismo de Setúbal. If you have ever been for a walk in the Baixa district, you must have noticed the enormous black cat installed on the roof of the Casa do Turismo de Setúbal, in Praça do Bocage. As soon as the sculpture was installed in 2021, several images of the piece began to be shared on social media, accompanied by some questions related to the artist.

After a few days of secrecy, the local authority revealed that the acrylic resin sculpture, measuring 3.80 metres long and 2.30 metres high, is by the artist Ricardo Romero, from the Matilha Studio project, known for developing works that combine urban art with social and animal causes.

The piece is called “The Cat and the Wind” and, according to the artist, aims to draw attention to the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the lack of contemplation of art. “People are very used to classical statuary in cities. They look at things and don’t see them, they don’t appreciate them. Life can be lived if we contemplate it at the same time”, explained Ricardo in the same note.
Despite having several possible interpretations, the work, adds Carla Tavares, Ricardo Romero’s project manager, invites the population to stop and reflect on the rush that is life today.
Text copied from "New in Setúbal", author: Carolina Bico.

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Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷

January 24, 2025

An attraction at Casa do Turismo Setúbal, the black cat draws attention due to its size

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The Cat and the Wind – Casa do Turismo de Setúbal

1. Setúbal Marina – Albarquel Urban Park loop from Setúbal

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