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Seven Lao Artists Are Taking Life Advice From Cats
July 24, 2026
By Phoudasack Vongsay（https://laotiantimes.com/author/deeno/）
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Life feels busier than ever, and Laos is no exception. Seven artists in Laos have turned to cats to explore what many people seem to be searching for today: a little more freedom, self-acceptance and joy in the ordinary moments of everyday life.
A picture of Tamper Cafe where the exhibition is held.
Their exhibition, Like a Cat’s Tiny Life , running until 31 July at The Tamper Coffee & Studio in Vientiane, brings together paintings, illustrations and photography that ask a simple question: what can people learn from slowing down?
Why Cats?
“All seven of us wanted to create a small space filled with warmth through stories about cats. We wanted people to experience life through the artists’ small perspectives on cats,” artist Fanta Keomanila told The Laotian Times .
For him, cats represent independence.
He described them as animals that follow their own way, sleeping and resting when they choose and finding happiness in simple moments such as watching birds or lying in the warm sun, rather than conforming to outside expectations.
Fanta believes those qualities have become especially meaningful as people face lots of pressure in their daily lives. He also believes that cats are often misunderstood.
A picture of one of Fanta’s illustrations
“They don’t teach us to become lazy or irresponsible,” he said. “They teach us to relax in a busy world, love ourselves more, care about the things that truly matter, and live at a pace that feels comfortable like cats.”