Mickey: The Original Exhibition to open in NYC this fall to celebrate Mickey’s 90th anniversary
An interactive art exhibit, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary will open in New York City in November.
To begin the 90-day countdown, new brand and product collaborations spanning fashion, food, consumer electronics, toys, accessories and more are now available worldwide.
“From ‘The True Original Exhibition’ to a year-long celebration in our parks around the world, we are honoring the deep connection that families and fans have made with Mickey and Minnie Mouse for nearly a century,” said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products.
Mickey: The True Original Exhibition is an immersive, pop-up art exhibition inspired by Mickey’s status as a “true original” and his global impact on popular culture and art. From his beginning in black and white in “Steamboat Willie” to the technicolor world of more than 100 cartoon shorts, exhibition guests will step into an unforgettable journey of Mickey moments reimagined.
“We hope guests will enjoy the exhibition’s larger-than-life multimedia art installations, photo-worthy experiences and even a few surprises,” says Ken Potrock, President, Consumer Products Commercialization, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “We’ve partnered with the best muralists, sculptors, artists and designers to create original works that convey Mickey’s optimism and imagination.”
Curated by designer Darren Romanelli, the exhibit will feature exclusive original artwork from contemporary artists including Kenny Scharf, Amanda Ross-Ho and Shinique Smith. Additional artists will be announced in coming weeks.
The 16,000-square-foot interactive experience will be running from Nov. 8, 2018, through Feb. 10, 2019, at 60 10th Avenue in New York City. It will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $38 per person at Disney.com/MickeyTrueOriginal.
The installations pay tribute to three iconic pieces of Mickey Mouse merchandise that have withstood the test of time – the Mickey Mouse watch, tee-shirt, and plush.
