ART + DESIGN
The show first debuted in 2021 and has since appeared at major venues including the Phoenix Art Museum in Arizona, the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Minnesota, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, the Cincinnati Museum Center in Ohio, and the New York State Museum in Albany. “Our team is genuinely thrilled to bring Barbie™ to Sioux Falls, because this is the kind of exhibition that connects with so many different generations,” said director of education and museums Maddy Grogan . The show takes visitors from 1959 to present day, examining how culture and trends have shaped the global phenomenon. Fun facts about Barbie™ are strewn about the gallery, including the premiere of Ken in 1961 and the iconic pink becoming associated with the famous doll in the 1970s ( Pantone 219C , specifically). It also showcases how Barbie™ is the most diverse and inclusive doll line with over 35 skin tones, 94 hairstyles, and nine body types.
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