Mickey's Dark Side Print

America's favorite cartoon morphs into a dark nightmare. Created by Walt Disney in 1928, Mickey offered solace during the difficult times of The Great Depression and rapidly evolved into a symbol of American culture and ingenuity. Over time, artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol have reimagined this iconic character in their work, solidifying its place in the art historical canon.

Street artists such as Banksy have also contributed to Mickey's rich, multifaceted portrayal. Nearly a century after its creation, Mickey Mouse continues to hold universal appeal, serving as an artistic muse and symbolizing various cultural ideals including childhood nostalgia, American identity, and even critiques of capitalism.

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