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Mickey's Taliban Adventures

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Scottish art student, Alan Bennie, is underfire for his depiction of Mickey Mouse flying a plane into the World Trade Center.

The work, made of stuffed fabric, shows the Disney icon flying a toy plane near the leaning towers of the World Trade Center - depicted with eyes and eyebrows. One toppled building sheds a tear while another looks toward the airborne Mickey Mouse as he approaches in a plane.

Critics have conflicted views on the piece including one reviewer stating the exhibit depicts Disney as the,"...root of all the troubles in the world."

Mickey Mouse In Controversial 9/11 Art [Local 6 News]

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SupremePizzaMan

SupremePizzaMan

Seattle, WA
September 2003

FEB 23, 2004 06:18 AM

The only problem I have with it is using a trademark, mickey mouse in this case, and I assume that's everyones main beef with it? But as far as the content or meaning of the work, I think the artist should be able to do or say whatever they want. Even if I don't like it, it's their right to.

princessleah

princessleah

New York, NY
February 2004

FEB 23, 2004 07:02 AM

There is something kind of creepy about it...

Tadzi

Tadzi

Greeley, CO
April 2003

FEB 23, 2004 07:10 AM

oh, that kooky mouse.

null

null

I'm lost
November 2002

FEB 23, 2004 09:50 AM

I'd say that the most offensive thing about the piece is that it's most likely a trite, uncreative statement about American consumer culture being the true driving force behind the attacks.

dangerseeker

dangerseeker

Towson, MD
August 2002

FEB 23, 2004 12:36 PM

null said:
I'd say that the most offensive thing about the piece is that it's most likely a trite, uncreative statement about American consumer culture being the true driving force behind the attacks.



I agree, lame and unimaginative.

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