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Barbie: A Cultural Icon

Barbie: A Cultural Icon Claimed

Sixty Years of Fashion and Inspiration

Exhibition Overview

Barbie: A Cultural Icon

Exhibition Type
Art, History, Popular Culture
Area Size
500 to 1000 sqm
Designed For
Museums and Galleries
Science Centres
Entertainment Venues
Availability
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Hiring Fee

For a 3-month rental excl. transport, installation, insurance:


This hiring fee is set for the following exhibition format:
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Core Experience
Panels and graphics
Original collection
Exhibition Partners
Created and toured by Illusion Projects Inc., curated by Karan Feder, in partnership with Mattel Inc., and distributed by Dala Projects.

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Videos

Description

Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition takes visitors from 1959 to the present day, showcasing an evolution of fashion and societal changes through Barbie, a children’s toy doll created to empower and delight young girls. A true reflection of culture, notably through Barbie’s fashion trends and career choices, there’s no other object like Barbie that can serve as such an iconic time capsule from the past and a cheerleader for women everywhere today.

Covering six decades of the toy’s history, visitors will explore a world of Barbie fashion history. The exhibition is created for everyone and has been enjoyed by multiple generations offering moments of nostalgia, delight, and inspiration to all ages.


VR and App Content

Collections

Textiles & Costumes

General Information

Created In
2019
Available Package Options
Turnkey
Languages
English

Venues

Past and Future Venues
TELUS Spark, Calgary
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix
Museum of Art and Design, NYC

Extra Info

Exhibition Add-Ons
Catalogue / book
Merchandise
Selfie spots

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