The Rise of ‘Barbie’ and the Empowerment of Girl Culture
During the 2000s, male artists found inspiration in their childhood popular culture for their artistry. They repurposed these materials in imaginative ways, as seen in Michael Chabon’s novel “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” and Jonathan Lethem’s “The Fortress of Solitude”. However, it felt like women artists didn’t have the same opportunities. The popular …