Queensland Museum secures ‘Disney: The Magic of Animation’ as their 2022 blockbuster

The Queensland Museum has secured Disney: The Magic of Animation opening 24th June and offering visitors the opportunity to experience a creative journey through Disney’s timeless animated movies.

The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand’s Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Kylie Watson-Wheeler enthused “we’re excited for Queenslanders to see this wondrous exhibition of Disney animation artistry. This special showcase of Disney magic across generations of storytelling will inspire and delight guests of all ages.”

Queensland Museum Network Chief Executive Dr Jim Thompson said the exhibition would be Queensland Museum’s blockbuster drawcard for 2022.

Dr Thompson advised “Disney occupies a special place in the hearts of people all over the world and I am sure there will be many fans counting down the days until 24th June when Disney: The Magic of Animation opens at Queensland Museum.

“This exhibition provides a unique opportunity for visitors to take a step behind the scenes to see how their favourite animated characters have been brought to life in this exhibition.”

Queensland Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch notes “featuring original sketches with rare and unique artworks dating back to 1928, Disney: The Magic of Animation features more than 500 artworks specially selected by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library in the United Sates.

“Visitors will experience a once-in-a-lifetime creative journey through Disney’s timeless animated movies, which starts with a single brush-stoke and passes through the hands of hundreds of skilful artists who master the magic of animation to create the studio’s much-loved characters.

“As we celebrate the Queensland Museum Network’s 160 years, this exceptional exhibition charts the Walt Disney Animation Studio's process of creating on-screen magic and sharing timeless stories for nearly a century.

“Disney: The Magic of Animation is set to further reinforce Queensland Museum’s reputation as a leading cultural venue that continues to drive strong economic outcomes for the state.

“These rarely seen works reveal the development of stories and animation techniques from Walt Disney Animation Studios films and shorts including Mickey Mouse’s first talkie, Steamboat Willie, films such as Fantasia, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Moana, Frozen 2 and the studio’s latest hit film, Encanto.”

Kristen McCormick, Art Exhibitions & Conservation Manager of Walt Disney Animation Research Library adds “The filmmakers and storytellers at Walt Disney Animation Studios have been creating, producing and pushing the boundaries of animation for almost 100 years.

“Animation is an art form that literally brings still, static images to life. Whether it is a series of appealing line drawings, shot in sequential order to create a believable character, or complex digital imagery rendered to create a magical effect, animation has the power to transport the viewer into a world of imagination and beauty.”

For more information, go to www.qm.qld.gov.au/disney