In Sweden and France, don't be surprised if you stumble across a city and unsuspectingly discover a parallel universe for mice. Think miniature restaurants, record stores, and pharmacies. For mice, indeed. Don't believe me? Read on.
The Cute Universe is a project by a collective aptly named AnonyMouse, who started creating these charming scenes in the spring of 2016.
Symbolic relationship with pedestrians
The AnonyMouse team creates a symbiotic relationship between mice and pedestrians by repurposing items people throw away. For example, a champagne bottle becomes a stool and a matchbox becomes a matching table.
It grew into something much bigger
There are currently twenty-five installations in Europe, largely inspired by the stories of Astrid Lindgren and Beatrix Potter and the films of Don Bluth and Disney. "We thought it would bring a little joy to passing pedestrians, but it grew into something much bigger. That means we probably spend more time on each project now than we initially envisioned. But that's just part of the fun," the team says.
Sharp eye for detail
The team crafts each scene with incredibly meticulous attention to detail, from recreating iconic album covers to hanging mini-posters advertising mouse and rat events.
As the name suggests, the group's identity is unknown. "We like the idea that part of the charm of our installations is that they can be done by anyone. And since we don't have a specific agenda, our identity is irrelevant." AnonyMouse isn't revealing any plans for upcoming installations, but you can follow all the adventures on the Anonymouse Instagram account .
Photo credits: Anonymouse MMX
Main image: By Johan Jönsson (Julle) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
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