Posted by marc October 04, 2016
Barbie, Boglins, Masters of the Universe, Polly Pocket... Unless you were raised by wolves, Mattel had a bit impact on your childhood. As a toy manufacturer and distributor, the company has been sparking the imaginations of kids for 70 years. Fittingly enough, the nostalgia-based Gallery 1988 has just opened up their second annual, officially licensed Power of Mattel exhibition, featuring homages to iconic toy lines.
Artists such as 100% Soft, Nan Lawson, Sugar Fueled, and Mark Nagata have contributed paintings, prints, and toys to the collection. The work really makes you want to hope your parents didn't sell you old toys in a garage sale and dig them out.
They also remind me that I always wanted a Magic 8 Ball and never got one. But now I'm an adult and can do what I want. Magic 8 Ball, here I come.
The collection is on view until October 15.
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