Mickey Shu-Ting Chan

“The Real Barbie”

Age 83, Made with AI

I created this proactive piece with Midjourney as the Barbie movie hype grew.

Barbie, once seen as misogynistic, is now a feminist icon in 2023—but she’s never reflected her real age. Born in 1959 at 19, she’d be 83 today, still rocking her pink life.

The society glorifies wrinkle-free youth, impacting our self-worth and mental health during our journey through the normal process of ageing. Changing attitudes starts with representation. So, I made her—83-year-old Barbie. She’s a total babe!

 
 

I was hoping to get aging charity partners on board, but time wasn’t on my side. Still, my post on my Instagram went viral among pro-aging and feminist groups, with great feedback—even some profile pics changed to The Real Barbie!

2023 / Personal

 

 

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