Take a look inside Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday pop-up exhibit in NYC
Mickey: The True Original is a large statement that the Mouse still means a lot to the world
Over the weekend, Disney unveiled its pop-up exhibition showcasing the legendary Mickey Mouse in ways you’ve never seen him before.
In celebration of his 90th birthday, Disney partnered with top artists from around the world to showcase the Mouse in every form possible, from paintings to statutes and more. It’s a very large exhibit, taking about two hours to see every installation. Take a look at some of the art in our gallery below.
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Art by Kenny Scharf. Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Art by Tanya Aguiniga, Shinique Smith, and DRx Romanelli. Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Art by Oliver Clegg. Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Art by Brian Roettinger. Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Art by Daniel Arsham. Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Art by Amanda Ross-Ho and John T. Quinn. Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Art by London Kaye. Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Art by Kieth Haring. Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
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- NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Mickey: The True Original Exhibition celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opening November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019, this immersive experience is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his consistent impact on the arts and creativity in all its forms. Guests will have the chance to explore the 16,000 square-foot exhibition featuring both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists. The exclusive pop-up retail shop carries special merchandise and offers customization. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)
At its core, the pop-up is a big statement to say that Mickey Mouse is still very relevant and meaningful to everyone in the world, even after nine decades. Who’s to say he won’t be for nine more?
Running from November 8, 2018 – February 10, 2019, ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ will be open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 60 10th Avenue, New York.
Tickets are available for $38 per person at the official website. With selected time slots already selling out for its November debut, guests are encouraged to plan early.
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