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Barbie: A Cultural Icon

Sixty Years of Fashion and Inspiration

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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.

Exhibition partners

Created and toured by Illusion Projects Inc., curated by Karan Feder, in partnership with Mattel Inc., and distributed by Dala Projects.

Area size

500 to 1000 sqm

Availability

2026 / 2025

Hiring fee

Package format: turnkey

Core experience

Panels and graphics / Original collection

Collections

Textiles & Costumes

Languages

English

Technical requirements

Available package options

Turnkey

Add-ons

Selfie spots / Merchandise / Catalogue / book

Highlights

Produced by

Original collections, Artainment, Hands on and immersive
Museums and Galleries, Science Centres, Entertainment Venues

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Past and upcoming venues

TELUS Spark, Calgary Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Museum of Art and Design, NYC
 

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