Barbie, The Icon 32.00€ VAT included A thorough recap of Barbie’s history, from her birth in 1959 until today, highlighting certain historical, cultural, and social milestones in the second half of the 20th century. “Barbie, The Icon” includes statements from several prominent fashion designers, art experts, writers, and Ruth Handler herself, the creator of Barbie. The author of the publication is Massimiliano Capella, curator of the exhibition “Barbie, más allá de la muñeca (Barbie, Beyond the Doll).” Sold out.