An African Mickey Mouse
, 1991
24 x 18 in (h x w)
Ink on paper
Marlene Dumas's artwork "An African Mickey Mouse" depicts a reinterpretation of the iconic Disney character, Mickey Mouse, with an African twist. Dumas, known for her provocative and socially conscious pieces, explores themes of cultural appropriation, globalization, and the impact of Western media on African identity through this piece.