Did Art History Predict the Rise of Moo Deng?

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Just as memes of the viral hippo range from sweet to spooky, art history is rich with terrifying, adorable, and bizarre depictions of the amphibious creatures.

https://hyperallergic.com/953114/did-art-history-predict-the-rise-of-moo-deng/