There’s very little text in the exhibition “Barbie: A Cultural Icon,” at the Museum of Arts and Design. Born on March 9, 1959—when she had her debut at the New York Toy Fair—Mattel’s ...

She took what could have been a cheap excuse to sell toys and has made ... 5:31 p.m. EST This review was originally published July 18, 2023, tied to Barbie's theatrical release.

After Greta Gerwig's box-office smash, haven't we had enough of Barbie? The arrival of a sprawling new exhibition at London's Design Museum dedicated to the doll might feel a bit soon. But, said ...

When did we go from decrying the body image standards set by our Barbie dolls to buying merch to wear to midnight showings of the new Barbie film? Jess Bacon explores… In an age of nostalgia, it ...