What happens when you have ample free time and need to distract yourself from uncontrollable life events? Well, you create an art gallery for your pet (naturally). I adopted Maisie the guinea pig from the Franklin Township Animal Shelter in NJ 2 years ago. Recently, I curated a special piggie art gallery just for her, inspired by the gerbil art gallery, that is available to see here. I filmed parts of the process as well as Maisie’s visit, which my best friend made into a TikTok video.
Take a tour of the exhibition below!
Random trivia time! Here are some fun and not-so-fun facts about guinea pigs. The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as cavy or domestic cavy, despite their common name, are not native to Guinea, nor are they related to pigs. The origin of the name eludes us still… They were originally bred as livestock, and they still are. Guinea pigs don’t exist in the wild. The guinea pig has enjoyed widespread popularity as a household and pocket pet since they arrived in Europe in the 16th century through traders. Their docile nature, friendly responses and low-maintenance make them great conquerors of people’s hearts.
The Piggenheim Museum
Treachery, indeed!
Maisie did not carrot all for this deception
There was much chittering at the Picasso
Maisie needs a hair ribbon like that
This was after museum staff scolded her for sampling the picture frame
How we all feel internally?
Hay farmers, I’m sure
A trio of classic beauties!
Posing with the classics
She truly appreciates fine art
No, that is not a wig, that is a guinea pig!
Pig with Hair Ribbon
Cavy Dream
Self Portrait dedicated to Dr. DooLittle
The Birth of Guinea Pig
The Treachery of Vegetables
My French is inaccurate and should read “Ceci n’est pas une carotte”
The Rodent Lisa
The Pig with the Pearl Earring
The Wheet
Cochon d’Inde au Béret Orange
American Cavy
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