When it comes to animals, it's easy to anthropomorphize, attributing human emotions and thoughts to other species.

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"One thing that became pretty evident was how many artists really anthropomorphize the skyscraper, " says Michael Darling, co-curator of the exhibition and chief curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art.

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