What happens when animals make art?
At first, it sounds like a novelty—but step closer and you’ll see something astonishing: expression, play, and intention from minds very different from our own.
The Animal Art Museum is the world’s first pop-up museum dedicated entirely to art created by animals. From brush-wielding pigeons to paint-splashing primates, each piece challenges us to rethink what creativity means—and who gets to claim it.
The Origin Story
Co-Founded by Andrew McGregor and artist/researcher Aaron Blaisdell of UCLA—who describes his work simply as, “I help pigeons make art”—the team have created the world’s first museum of art made by animals. Their collaboration aims to build a new kind of art experience—part science, part wonder, part celebration of life’s shared imagination.
“When a pigeon learns to paint, it’s not just performing—it’s expressing. We’re witnessing a kind of cross-species collaboration.”
—Aaron Blaisdell
Coming Soon
The debut pop-up show experience is launching at The Hive Gallery in Los Angeles in February 2026.
Each visitor will experience:
- Original works created by animals, displayed alongside documentation of how they were made.
- Immersive video projections of the creative process.
- Scientific insights into animal cognition, play, and perception.
- Opportunities to support future collaborations and conservation initiatives.
Join the Journey
This isn’t just an art show—it’s the beginning of a movement to recognize and celebrate non-human creativity. Get in touch to be part of the museum’s evolution from concept to living exhibition.