Drawing of the Guests at the Magical Kingdom by Garth Bowden

Drawing of the famous Mickey Mouse, in the Magical Kingdom, realized by Garth Bowden on a vintage paper that belong to his great grand-father, the peintre Theo Van Rysselberghe (1862-1926).

Eclectomania

We could say that idol worship and spiritual ritual have been largely replaced by brand obsession and the ritual of shopping. Contemporary tribes are defined by consumer choices. The global might of the entertainment industry and large corporations spread their influence worldwide, and result in a cultural homogeneity. Mickey Mouse is one such soft power ambassador.

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