DesignOfTheWeek | The very first Barbie doll from 1959 🖤 This doll was marketed as a 'Teen Age Fashion Model'. Her groomed appearance and glamorous accessories gave her an air of maturity, akin to prominent 1950s models such as Dovima and Dorian Leigh. Nevertheless, her swinging ponytail, which came in blonde and brunette, ensured that she could be perceived as a teenager, since the hairstyle was associated with young actors like Sandra Dee. See this doll as part of BarbieTheExhibition, on until February 2025 📸 Jo Underhill for the Design Museum © Mattel, Inc
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See those white spots? Van Gogh used white and pink opaque watercolour to add a touch of colour to the blossoms, and in the lower left corner he even painted over parts of the ground to adjust his composition. Over time, the paper darkened, which is why those light-coloured touches now stand out so clearly. 🖼️ ‘Provençal Orchard’, 1888 © Van Gogh Museum
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Did you know that, on average, people spend less than 30 seconds looking at a painting in a museum? You may discover details you'd otherwise miss by taking the time to pause, observe, and truly connect. Let’s try it with Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait. Did you notice…? 💐 A flower (or handkerchief) hidden in the dark area (2) This self-portrait was painted over an earlier portrait of a woman—Vincent often reused canvases to save materials and money. ✍️ His signature in the top left corner. (3) 🍷 A glass of what appears to be red wine in the foreground! 🖼️ Self-Portrait with Glass, 1887
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