In Mickey and Minnie: A Magical Honeymoon in New York, Patrick Cornée reimagines the world’s most iconic cartoon couple as urban trendsetters, strutting through the heart of the Big Apple with unapologetic attitude and pop-culture flair. This vibrant mixed media piece is a celebration of love, fashion, and fast-paced city life, blending bold figurative imagery with the high-octane energy of pop art. It’s cheeky, glamorous, and unmistakably Cornée.
The composition is a collision of styles and references — Mickey in a designer suit and red tie, Minnie in heels and a Chanel-patterned polka-dot dress. Behind them, a classic car gleams under the surreal glow of New York’s towering skyline, adorned with brand logos, neon signs, and visual textures. Using mixed media, Cornée layers paint, print, collage, and graffiti-like linework to create a richly textured surface that feels both contemporary and nostalgic.
Cornée’s palette is electric — dominated by blacks, whites, and oranges with touches of mint green, magenta, and chrome. It’s playful without being naive, ironic without being cold. The piece pulses with urban rhythm, blending romance with a rebellious edge. Mickey and Minnie: A Magical Honeymoon in New York isn’t just a painting — it’s a stylish pop-cultural fantasy, where love meets luxury in the city that never sleeps.


