Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World
On view through January 6, 2020
The Walt Disney Family Museum
San Francisco, California
www.waltdisney.org
Join The Walt Disney Family Museum in celebrating the world’s most beloved and recognizable character: Mickey Mouse. This original exhibition chronicles Mickey’s impact and influence on art and entertainment over the past nine decades and tells the story of his origin, rise to fame, and enduring world-wide appeal, juxtaposed with Walt Disney’s inspiring and parallel story.The inclusion in the exhibition of iconic works by prominent artists such as Gottfried Helnwein, Damien Hirst, Wayne Thiebaud, and Andy Warhol, alongside contemporary works by Lorelay Bové, Tennessee Loveless, Eric Robison, and San Francisco-based muralist Sirron Norris, demonstrate the resonance that Mickey Mouse has with new audiences and generations. Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of Mickey’s evolution from an animated character to cultural icon.
Image credits:
Andy Warhol (United States, 1928–1987)
Mickey Mouse, 1981
Screen print and diamond dust on paper
Courtesy of Ron and Diane Miller
© 2019 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York © Disney
