The exhibition Mickey: The True Original & Ever Curious opened Saturday at the 798 Art Center in Beijing. It showcased 61 mouse-inspired works by 60 renowned artists, including paintings, sculptures, calligraphy works and installations. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

An installation called “Mickey Way” sits on display at the exhibition. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

A Mickey-shaped space helmet designed by Wang Zigeng, who drew on ideas from the early days of space travel. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

A woman photographs a Mickey Mouse sculpture made of synthetic crystal. The exhibition consists of four main sections: Hello, Mickey, The Icon, Mickey’s Adventure and Once A Child. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

A mother and daughter stretch out their arms to mimic the sculptures in front of them. The exhibition runs until Nov. 6 in Beijing. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

“Hiding Mickey” is a fiberglass 3D art sculpture created by contemporary artist Daniel Arsham. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

This work of calligraphy is called “Zen Mickey.” The 60 pieces of art on display in Beijing combine modern elements and traditional Chinese design. Photo: IC Photo

A boy checks out a colorful Mickey crochet installation. Before coming to Beijing, this cross-border exhibition had visited Shanghai, Chengdu and Shenzhen. Photo: VCG

A 2-meter-high statue of Mickey with three eyes by artist Edison Chen was showcased at the exhibition’s stop in Shenzhen, which lasted from April to July 3. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

A new media installation, Tanzmaus-808, by artist Noise Temple, was displayed at the exhibition’s Chengdu stop, which ran until Feb. 27. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

An installation called “Bicycle Wheels with Ears,” by Feng Hanting, shows an abstract image of Mickey at the Chengdu stop. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

“Miracle Mickey” by Molly Ning, made from ceramic and resin, was exhibited in Shanghai from June 2021 to October 2021. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

Artist Zhou Hehe, poses with her piece — “Mickeycode” in 2021 at the Shanghai stop. The sculpture was made of resin and glass fiber. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab

Costumed actors dressed as Disney’s Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse pose for photos with the artwork “Untitled” by Japanese artist Kosuke Kawamura. Photo: Courtesy of UCCA Lab