Using Colorful Dog Kibble, Artists Turn 'Mona Lisa,' 'The Scream' and 'The Kiss' Into Museum Masterpieces That Man's Best Friend Can Appreciate
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Sisters Lauren and Samantha Treadwell have created an exhibition at the AKC Museum of the Dog featuring famous artworks made entirely from colorful dog kibble. The installation includes iconic pieces such as the Mona Lisa and The Scream, reimagined in a unique medium. This exhibition runs until June 9 and aims to engage both canine and human visitors alike.
- ▪The exhibition is titled 'The Art of the Breed' and showcases famous artworks recreated in kibble.
- ▪It took the Treadwell sisters approximately 60 days to complete the project while keeping their dog away from the edible materials.
- ▪The museum allows dogs on Fridays and during select events, making it a unique outing for pet owners.
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Using Colorful Dog Kibble, Artists Turn ‘Mona Lisa,’ ‘The Scream’ and ‘The Kiss’ Into Museum Masterpieces That Man’s Best Friend Can Appreciate Sisters from New Jersey spent two months recreating famous artworks while also making sure their dog didn’t get into the edible art supplies Michele Debczak | Correspondent May 29, 2026 2:16 p.m. ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source A kibble Mona Lisa on display The AKC Museum of the Dog Since reopening in Midtown Manhattan a few years ago, the American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog has displayed photographs, paintings and artifacts celebrating our four-legged companions. The latest exhibition may be the first that’s just as interesting to canine visitors as it is to their human owners.
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