01/11/2025
A chimpanzee named Congo amazed the world with his artistic talent, creating more than 400 abstract paintings that fascinated both scientists and art lovers. His sense of composition and focus showed a remarkable level of creativity. Congo became upset if anyone disturbed him while painting and refused to touch the artwork again once he felt it was finished.
His paintings even impressed Pablo Picasso, who owned one of Congo’s works as proof of the animal’s creative ability. Congo’s art challenged the belief that imagination belongs only to humans, showing that the desire to create and express can exist in other species too.