We’ve always known there is a bit of a dark side to Mickey Mouse. Usually he was just being his mischievous self, but sometimes, as in Runaway Brain, he seemed like a completely different mouse. Okay. Maybe he was a completely different mouse. But he’s always been fairly squeaky clean when it comes to consumer products. In the last few years, however, we’ve been treated to some wider extremes of Walt’s most famous creation.
Walt Disney’s influence as a creative visionary and artist has inspired generations and BLOC28 by Disney is a new label that uniquely connects today’s street art and contemporary art culture with Disney’s most iconic character, Mickey Mouse. BLOC28 by Disney – Series 2, builds on the phenomenal success of the first series with well-known urban artists Aroe, Chaz Bojorquez, Ewok, Rime, Suiko and Tenga.
Each artist developed a one-of-a-kind piece of Mickey–themed art in their signature style which serves as the inspiration for a line of limited-edition product. And in celebration of the contemporary art community, Disney is kicking off a ten-day auction of limited edition BLOC28 product with eBay Giving Works to benefit Art Share Los Angeles – a community arts incubator whose mission is to shape lives through art, education and community action.
If you don’t live in New York or Los Angeles it can be incredibly difficult to get your hands on the BLOC28 line of products. So this auction is probably your best chance. Plus it supports a good cause. So everyone is a winner.
More information on the auction is available at eBay.
And if you live in the LA area, this weekend you can see the actual artwork that’s part of the eBay sale by visiting the Continental Gallery at the corner of 4th and Spring in downtown Los Angeles.
Yuck. Here’s hoping Disney stops putting out junk like this. What I’ve never understood is why Disney’s never been able to put out real, quality, sophisticated clothing, no matter whom they partner with. Is it really that hard?
You obviously haven’t seen what Disney has done. This may not be your cup of tea, but the guys who created this art are respected artists in their scenes and Disney has partnered with well established companies to create the product. The New Era hats are awesome!
I agree with Rocketeeer – it’s junk aimed at the mindless masses.
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