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Nathan Nun

@nathannun.bsky.social
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Artist ✭ history, politics & fantasy illustration, especially world-famous #sovcat art ✭ socialist, ex-PhD ✭ rpg, boardgame lover ✭ working cats of the world unite! Patreon: patreon.com/nathannun Etsy: nathannunart.etsy.com Linktree: linktr.ee/nathannun

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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 3h
A happy patron's new poster all framed. How great do the 34x22 posters look? Very much great.
A large, framed cat propaganda poster. The poster has a lot of cats rallying around the slogan many furs one working class and an antifascist message.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 18h
Light in our Thoughts, Fire in our Hearts, Power in our Paws. A new poster illustration for day 2 of the October art challenge. #artober #inkdrawing #cats
An ink drawing of a socialist cat propaganda poster. The drawing has three cats, one with a halo of light, one pointing to a flame over their heart, and another with their paw forwards and outstretched. Each has a phrase by the drawing "Light in our hearts," Fire in out hearts," and "Power in our Paws" followed by the line "To bring peace permanently" at the bottom. The artwork is based on lines by Erich Weinert.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Posting a vampire who isn't dracula
An illustrated movie poster for "Dracatula," a cat version of Dracula. In the poster a vampire cat in suit and cape embraces his victim, a white cat in a red dress, just before a bit. Behind Dracula is a large white circle representing the moon and three vampire bats. The film title is made of dramatic, bloody letters of white and red. The subheading reads "The nightmare that lives on cat blood." Under this is text which reads "An Upright Pictures and Scaredy Cat Film Release"
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catechism @catechism.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
highly recommended!
a shamefully empty cat bowl on a turquoise mat under a propaganda-style poster of a black cat with a red scarf that reads: The owners have taken out labour, our life. And in return? EMPTY BOWLS!
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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
THURSDAY ART SHOW! If you are a working artist (i.e. you depend on income from your art) just respond to this post with your non-pornographic, non-violent, non-Al generated CAT-RELATED art/crafts and I will repost! From now until 3:30 pm EDT. Include any relevant links like your website or etsy!
Photo of my fluffy white cat Francie meowing at the camera with her little pink, toothless mouth open looking like the cutest lil gremlin. The words art show are written in sloppy digital crayon above and below her face.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
To start off the October drawing challenge, an illustrated verse from Robert Burns, Now Westlin Winds, with a cat theme. #inkdrawing #artober #cat
An ink drawing of a verse from a Robert Burns song, Now Westlin Wind (Song, Composed in August). Around the words of the verse are various plants (hazel bush, ivy, thistle) and birds (thrush and cushat) of Scotland. The illustration features a cat hiding with its belly flat in the grass hunting. A large cat paw with claws extends from the top brusk looming over the scene. At bottom is a cat hunting hunting in a field with a rifle with a dog companion.

The verse lyrics read: 

Thus ev'ry kind their pleasure find, 
The savage and the tender; 
Some social join, and leagues combine, 
Some solitary wander: 
Avaunt, away, the cruel sway! 
Tyrannic cat's dominion; 
The sportscat's joy, the murd'ring cry, 
The flutt'ring, gory pinion!

(The word "man" has been replaced with "cat" and "cry" with "meow")
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
How siloed do you have to be to not know the 1936 international banger "Halt' stand, rotes Madrid!"?
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Havn't updated much about any recent show happenings but here's a thing: "Literacy Parts the Clouds of Ignorance" was sold at Danforth East Arts Fair within the first hour or so. A great start for a great weekend. Paintings tend to hang around for a bit but this one took wings!
A painting of a cat riding a winged dog over an industrial city with houses and factories. The cat wears a flowing scarf and holds up a fiery torch in one paw. In the other paw the cat holds open a book, its pages facing towards the viewer with pages that read "workers of all nations unite". In each corner is a star. Text at the bottom reads: "Literacy Parts the Clouds of Ignorance."
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Andrew Longhurst 🇨🇦 🍉 @alonghurst.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Ontario government is aggressively privatizing surgeries and medical imaging—core hospital services My new @policyalternatives.ca research study evaluates whether this policy direction reduces wait times and serves the public interest www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #onpoli
policyalternatives.ca
Not adding up: Surgical and diagnostic privatization in Ontario | CCPA
The Ontario government favours for-profit delivery of surgeries and medical imaging, but the evidence shows this isn't good health policy
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The most basic ethics is material provision of the other. This is arrived at by works and institutions of justice. People are starved for basic things that also deprive them of dignity, not a good story. A "good story" here is just propaganda to maintain the status quo: ensure the good not happen.
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annabellelecter.bsky.social @annabellelecter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
So fun!
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I don't need no money, fortune or fame. I've got all the riches, baby, one man can claim
Picture of a beautiful dilute tortoiseshell cat laying belly up on the floor.
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weeder @weeder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
God, grant me the courage to change the things I can and incredible new powers to change the things I can't.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Samsung fridge be like "what's up with keeping food cold anyways, you eat it warm?!"
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
One of the first and most powerful of the international unions, the Biscuit Makers (est. 1904) was at the forefront of struggles for dignity and justice in the lives of working cats. Its message resonates through the many worlds: "The kneads of the people come first!"
A cat poster in the style of a mid-century soviet propaganda poster. A grey and white cat in work overalls has his arms outstretched kneading a large pillow shaped clump of dough. Behind him is another cat that holds a bowl of baked biscuits. They stand in front of a huge red flag behind which is a graphic of rows of conveyor belts of biscuits in a biscuit factory. There is a logo for the "International Union of Biscuit Makers" and bold text at the bottom which reads "The Kneads of the People Come First - Full Bellies! - Food For All!" In smaller type various credits.
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DT Cochrane @dtcochrane.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
There’s no good reason to privatize airports. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
thetyee.ca
There’s No Good Reason for Carney to Privatize Canada’s Airports | The Tyee
The plan would worsen labour conditions and make flying more expensive.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Galactic Friendship - Make it so! (2020)
A cat poster in the style of a soviet propaganda poster. An orange cat in blue embraces a sphynx cat dressed in yellow. Side by side they both face the viewer with happy expressions. In the background above them hovers a flying saucer with a large beam of light coming down. The space is full of yellow and orange star shapes and the orbits of two planets are shown to link. At bottom are the words "Galactic Friendship - Make it so!"
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This weekend I'll be at Danforth East Arts Fair #DECAF2026 with a big selection of original artworks and prints. Come visit a great show with lots of artists, crafts, food, music, as well as activities for the kids.
Nathan Nun Art and the Danforth East Arts Fair. September 19-20, East Lynn Park, Toronto.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today, two classic posters from my series. If you like my work please follow me here and visit my print shop at nathannunart.etsy.com US friends, I can take US print orders again but not all listings are set up yet to do so, message me if you experience issues. Thank you, Cats of Yore!
A cat poster in the style of a mid-century soviet propaganda poster. A grey and white cat in work overalls has his arms outstretched kneading a large pillow shaped clump of dough. Behind him is another cat that holds a bowl of baked biscuits. They stand in front of a huge red flag behind which is a graphic of rows of conveyor belts of biscuits in a biscuit factory. There is a logo for the "International Union of Biscuit Makers" and bold text at the bottom which reads "The Kneads of the People Come First - Full Bellies! - Food For All!" In smaller type various credits.A cat poster in the style of a 1930s soviet propaganda poster. The poster is black and white except for a large, red flag held up by a black cat. It reads "Many Furs - One Working Class." Below the black cat, in a row looking forward, are four other cats of various types and fur colours with arms forward and claws out in an aggressive stance. Behind them is a statue of two cats holding up a star. The text below the image reads "United against capitalist domination and fascist barbarity we can make a world belonging to all." Small print at bottom reads "Third Socialist Cat Congress" and "United Upright Cats International (UUCI)". Nathan Nun 2019
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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
THURSDAY ART SHOW! If you are a working artist (i.e. you depend on income from your art) just respond to this post with your non-pornographic, non-violent, non-Al generated CAT-RELATED art/crafts and I will repost! From now until 6:30 pm EDT. Include any relevant links like your website or etsy!
Photo of my fluffy white cat Francie meowing at the camera with her little pink, toothless mouth open looking like the cutest lil gremlin. The words art show are written in sloppy digital crayon above and below her face.
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Sabriye 🟨⬜️🟪⬛️ @sabriye.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Soul Kittan supports your cause.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We all know that ACAB means all cats are beautiful. But did you know it has another meaning? It's the UC(ACAB), Upright Cats Action Committee Against Bigotry. Feel free to post your beautiful comrades!
A cat poster in the form of a late period soviet propaganda poster. Close to the viewer stands a cat holding a large red flag. The flag reads "ACAB". In the background in the lower right corner are faces of cats of all types and professions. At bottom in bold text reads "All Cats Are Beautiful." Signed "Nathan Nun 2020"
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
My second pandemic poster, "Full Mobilization" (2020) is an original design that focuses on the economic response to the cat world pandemic. Imagine what could happen if economies controlled by the people could be geared toward social need.
A cat poster in the style of a 1930s soviet poster. An orange cat worker in protective overalls standing by a conveyer belt has one paw resting on boxes that sat on the belt. The cats looks up concerned and its other paw gestures toward a medical worker cat in PPE. The image is spliced at top and bottom with a diagonal slash of red. On the red reads: "Workers' Councils, The pandemic fight is also in the factories! Coordinate supply, retool, and rush production!" At bottom reads "Full Mobilization for critical medical supplies!"
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
All set for Ottawa Comiccom.
Nathan Nun Art's booth all set up with cat posters, shirts and other goodies.
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Haunted Museum Wanderer @museum-wanderer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! One of my favorites from @nathannun.bsky.social
A poster showing a cat’s day 

4 Hours WORK
4 hours NAPPIN
8 hours SLEEPS
8 hours WHATEVS

CONTROL PRODUCTIVE TIME AND RECLAIM THE DAY!
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Paw Wash (2020) based on the 1931 public health poster "Wash your hands after work and before eating." I imagine it a difficult task convincing cats that the widespread practice of licking paws clean was not best practice and could contribute to disease spread.
A cat poster in the style of 1930s soviet constructivist propaganda. In center at on a diagonal is a stylized graphic of a large, white paw. In large bold black text reads: "PAW WASH Prevents spread of the pandemic." Within the paw is smaller text reading :"scrub often with soap for 20 seconds do not lick." Near this text is s small picture of a cat washing their paws with soap. At the top right, splicing the flat red background at a diagonal is a black and white picture of a sickly cat with a paw over their forehead. Below in small text reads "Catland Ministry of Public Health" - Singed Nathan Nun 2020
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Tosca gremlin belly.
A beautiful dilute tortilla cat laying on her back.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Remington's morning sun.
An orange cat on a carpet enjoying a sun spot.
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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If I was a Carney government flack and I wanted to bury an important report without making it so obvious that the burying of the report became a whole story itself, how would I do it? Well, let's use the Carney government's just released major climate report as a case study. Read on... #CdnPoli
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Cat avant-garde today with "Paws Steady, Claws Ready" (2019).
A cat poster in the style of Russian civil war constructivist artwork. A cat formed out of flat, abstract coloured shapes of yellow, blue, red, and black pulls on a large, ball of yellow yarn. Words placed about the image read: "Paws Steady Claws Ready." Signed N.Nun.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This came up as a digital memory. Still love this album cover I illustrated for a friend. Look up the album on ye olde band camp.
An album cover illustrated like a medieval drawing with a cat in peasant garb with a scythe. The cat does not look happy. Album title is The Middle Ages
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Sovcat prints are once again available to US customers!
A closeup detail from a poster of two cats, one is painting a picture and one is lseeping.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Trying to take it easy after a week of very long days preparing and vending FanExpo but it is time for an update. US patrons will still find no shipping to the US at this time except for tshirts. The tariffs hit just as show prep was needed and I have yet to work out a solution.
Close up from an illustrated poster of a grey cat face with a disgruntled expression.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Two of my most popular cat posters at Fan Expo Canada. Final day to visit table K12 for more.
Two cat propaganda posters in a soviet style. One for cat nip abstinence and one for biscuit makers union.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Day 3 of Fan Expo Canada is on. Find me at K12 for the best from the cat revolution.
A booth for Nathan Nun Art set up at a con with all kinds of posters from the cat revolution.
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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Check out our friend @nathannun.bsky.social and his socially progressive art @fanexpocanada.bsky.social in Toronto this weekend at booth K12!
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Come visit at Fan Expo Canada, Table K12.
An ad with a big picture of a cosmonaut cat. It's for Nathan Nun Art at fanexpo.
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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Safe in here. Photo from my collection, no date.
Black-and-white photo of a medium haired white kitten with black fur across the top of its head. It isn’t sitting inside of a child’s bike helmet, possibly dirtbike helmet with face shield. The kitten is looking downward.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Shirt design offering and new tote bag offering for this season's shows. First up is FanExpo next week! If you are thinking of going to FanExpo Canada you can get tickets through this link to help support my booth: checkout.conventions.leapevent.tech/eh/FAN_EXPO_...
A tshirt and a tote bag with late 19th century inspired, socialist cat art.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I get to look at this big, epic painting of my cat everyday and kinda feel this way about it.
A colourful painting in bright reds, yellows, greens and blue. Crowds of cats, citizens, sailors, and soldiers, assemble and march through the snowy streets during the cat revolution. A colossus of a cat holding aloft a huge red banner that weaves its way through the streets over the head of the crowd marches steadfastly forward toward the palace.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Tariff Update. With the three-day tariff pause, I've opened shop to take US orders through Wednesday. I expect to close off US orders again tomorrow until the actual details of the deal, if any, are available.
A illustration of a cat in officer uniform with a stunned look on face and paws in the air, cropped to look as if they are shrugging.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Find Your Spot in the Sun!
A cat poster in the style of a later 20th century soviet propaganda poster. The image is of a close-up, side profile of a cat. The cat is painted in bright yellows and oranges and the background is also yellow such that the cat blends in somewhat with the background. The warm colours are emphasized by streaks of blue in the fur and contrasted with a blue bandana with small yellow star. The image suggests happiness, basking in the sun on a warm day. Below the image are the words in bold: "Find your spot in the sun! We all prosper in the warmth of solidarity and compassion." Signed N.Nun.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The tariff ghouls have stirred again. If they awaken Wednesday, US customers will be looking at up to a +50% charge on items. Yep, printed works of art are on the list. It will be a huge hit as a good deal of the business side of things here is with US fans.
An ink drawing of a wizard cat with one eye looking into a crystal ball. The crystal ball has the word TARIFF in it.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
My partner just walked in and said, "In case you were wondering why the cats were wrestling so much, there was a mass poop event downstairs." lol
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Drawing of a cat breath mint ad from a few years back. Just for fun.
An ink drawing of an ad for mints but with cats. A cat in front is talking but they are encountered in a sea of green curvy stripes in which fish swim representing the cats bad breath. A cat in the background covers their nose/face. Caption reads "tuna should be served on a platter, not on your breath."
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Here's another W Crane inspired cat poster, with a biscuit maker, fishercat, and catnip grower. If you like my work follow me here for more and visit my print shop at nathannunart.etsy.com Thank you, Cats of Yore, for the show!
A cat poster in the style of 19th century illustration. Three cats facing the viewer hold tools and product of their trade, fishercat with fish, biscuit maker with biscuit, and farmer with catnip. The middle cat holds a large banner with the phrase "Labour is Entitled to All it Creates"
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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
THURSDAY ART SHOW! If you are a working artist (i.e. you depend on income from your art) just respond to this post with your non-pornographic, non-violent, non-Al generated CAT-RELATED art/crafts and I will repost! From now until 6:00 pm EDT. Include any relevant links like your website or etsy!
Photo of my fluffy white cat Francie meowing at the camera with her little pink, toothless mouth open looking like the cutest lil gremlin. The words art show are written in sloppy digital crayon above and below her face.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Let's make hunger history. Pretty basic, but we are still here.
An ink drawing of a cat propaganda poster. The illustration shows a thin, sad kitten with its paw on the edge of a large empty, shallow bowl between the kitten and the viewer. Text reads "Let's Make hunger History - A Healthy Future for All Kittens! (with all underlined).
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Purrfect poster for International Cat Day! A message from the United Upright Cats International (UUCI).
A cat poster in the style of a 1930s soviet propaganda poster. The poster is black and white except for a large, red flag held up by a black cat. It reads "Many Furs - One Working Class." Below the black cat, in a row looking forward, are four other cats of various types and fur colours with arms forward and claws out in an aggressive stance. Behind them is a statue of two cats holding up a star. The text below the image reads "United against capitalist domination and fascist barbarity we can make a world belonging to all." Small print at bottom reads "Third Socialist Cat Congress" and "United Upright Cats International (UUCI)". Nathan Nun 2019
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I'm Uni :3 @unicouniuni3.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today is International Cat Day. May all cats be happy
A black-and-white cat sleeping with a small cat plush
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