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Dogs can now enjoy a slightly more high brow outing than their daily walk in the park, as the world’s first contemporary art exhibition for dogs opens in London.

The artist Dominic Wilcox has come up with a range of interactive art installations for dogs, inspired by their favourite activities. A car simulator will recreate the breeze and scents dogs experience when the car window is open, and a set of water jets will let them frolick like they would in the back garden.

There will also be a selection paintings created in a dog’s colour spectrum, a multimedia video installation, and a giant dog bowl filled with toy balls resembling dog food (let’s hope they don’t try and eat it).

The exhibition, which has been created by More Than Pet Insurance to raise awareness of the importance of imaginative play in order to look after a dog’s health. For every owner than pledges to spend 15 more minutes a day playing with their dog they will donate £1 to the RSPCA.

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The exhibition will be at The Hub on Tanner Street, August 19-20.

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