Basquiat Barbie

Alright, you've got our attention, Mattel.

For their adult collector's market, they've created a Jean-Michel Basquiat X Barbie Doll.

Barbie celebrates esteemed artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose prolific body of work played an essential role in elevating street art from the underground to gaining well-deserved acclaim in the upper echelons of the art world. His brilliant paintings are an infusion of graphic poetry, cultural dichotomies and compelling social statements that still inspire today. In a stunning tribute to the artist, this collectible Barbie doll wears a head-to-toe ensemble featuring many well-known elements from works spanning Basquiat's career. From the gleaming golden crown atop her head to the bespoke suit emblazoned with artwork, Jean-Michel Basquiat X Barbie Doll is a curated collaboration bridging two cultural icons.

Love it or hate it, the doll sells for $50 (and has already sold out).

(Hyperallergic)

images via Mattel



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