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In 2013, Catalan photographer Alicia Rius discovered the hairless cats (Sphynx) and since then, they became her obsession. She would look for cat models in Craigslist, Facebook and asking around.

After her work went viral in 2015, she has devoted much time to create a complete, solid body of work around the breed called “The Disturbing Beauty of the Sphynx Cat”, a series of photos where she explores the breed’s beauty within their oddity.

“A cat without that protective coat, allows me to recognize and experience each emotion and sensation the Sphynx cat is experiencing, as it was exposed on its raw, naked flesh,” she explains.

In the end, she wants the reader “to be complete with an understanding and appreciation of this breed, so much as to look at the Sphynx with utter amazement.”

If you have a Sphynx and want to participate in her Photo Book Project, check out the information here.

More info: aliciariusphotography.com | Instagram

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Mimis Nachbarin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is actually very very nice to touch Sphynx cats. They're warm and super soft ( and of course cuddly, like most cats). And they're not completely hairless - which can be perfectly seen at this picture. Meow.

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Meowoui
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look its a plan, a bird in the sky...No it is super Kitty to the rescue

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PetruF
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't p*ss off this old m*********er!... He's got 3 sharp canines and he's not afraid to use them

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Виктория Данюкова
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunatelly I'm allergic to cats and thought I would never have one. But I read the article when hairless cats are described and detailes https://catspro.com/hairless-cat-breeds.html and felt happy

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