Banning Collection

The Night Watch, 1662, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Night Watch, 1662. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Warning notice, Arenal volcano, Costa Rica, Central America

Anti-Smoking, 1868
1574622 Anti-Smoking, 1868; (add.info.: Aunt banning her nephew from smoking in the dining room but is glad to use the smoke from his pipe smoking to kill here insect enemies in the conservatory)

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Ambroise : saint Augustin, au concile de Carthage... c.1873-1875
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Ambroise : Saint Augustin, au concile de Carthage, reconcilie les catholiques et les donatistes, between 1873 and 1875

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Ambroise : saint Augustin faisant cesser un usage... c.1872-1875
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Ambroise : saint Augustin faisant cesser un usage barbare selon lequel les peres, les freres et les fils se battaient entre eux pour s'exercer a la guerre

Womans Holy War, Grand Charge on the Enemys Works, 1874 (litho)
PNP252342 Womans Holy War, Grand Charge on the Enemys Works, 1874 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther burning the Papal bull banning his works (chromolitho)
667226 Martin Luther burning the Papal bull banning his works (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther burning the Papal bull banning his works)

Director bans long hair from Sporting Club. 1972

Aberystwyth Promenade, Ceredigion, West Wales, 5th May 1985

Banquet of the Amsterdam Civic Guard in Celebration of the P
Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670). Dutch painter. Banquet of the Amsterdam Civic Guard in Celebration of the Peace of Munster, 1648. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Suffragette Cat Will Have The vote
Another fierce and feisty feline sets out her objective - The Vote. I Will Have It. Taking no notice of the police notice banning political or other meetings, by order! Date: circa 1908

Women looking The Night Watch, painting by Rembrandt (1606-1
Holland. Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum. Women looking The Night Watch, painting by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669)

The Night Watch or The Militia Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq, 1642. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rejn (1606-1669) Dutch painter. Men of the civic guard

Black Kitten

Kitten on neon green

Black Kitten sitting on rug

Portrait of Frans Banning Cocq, print maker: Jacob Houbraken, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Hendrik Pothoven, 1777 - 1779

No firearms prohibitive sign for weapons at entrance to bank, worlds most northerly town, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, august

No Fun warning sign, Stanley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

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"Banning: A Journey Through Art, History, and Empowerment" Step into the world of art and witness the power unfold before your eyes. From Rembrandt's iconic masterpiece "The Night Watch" to the warning notice at Costa Rica's Arenal volcano, bans have left their mark throughout history. In 1662, Rembrandt captured a moment frozen in time with "The Night Watch, " showcasing Amsterdam's civic guard. Little did they know that centuries later, bans would still be making headlines. Fast forward to modern times, where warnings are plastered near the majestic Arenal volcano in Central America - a reminder of nature's might and our need for caution. But it is not only nature that calls for restrictions; societal changes have also shaped our understanding of banning. The Banquet of the Amsterdam Civic Guard celebrated unity and camaraderie among citizens but today reminds us how far we've come in granting equal rights to all members of society. Speaking of equality, suffragette cats fought alongside women for their right to vote. These fearless felines stood tall as symbols of determination during an era when women were denied basic democratic participation. History often repeats itself, as seen through St. Ambrose refusing Roman Emperor Theodosius I admission to the Church in Milan both on panel and fresco depictions. This act showcases how even powerful figures can face consequences when crossing moral boundaries. One cannot ignore Martin Luther's fiery defiance against religious authority depicted in "The Edict of Worms. " His works were banned by papal decree but his actions sparked a revolution that forever changed Christianity. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter brave women charging towards progress with lithographs like "Woman’s Holy War" or witnessing Martin Luther burning the Papal bull banning his works through vibrant chromolitho prints. Amidst this journey through bans past and present lies a captivating contrast - two kittens caught between darkness and neon green.