# Barbie Masterpieces Kristyna Milde Recreates Famous Paintings with Posed Dolls By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-08-27 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristyna-milde References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/7392/kristyna-milde-cumeni.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mildeart/sets/72157604463246093/) Czech artist Kristyna Milde recreates some of history's most famous paintings using posed [Barbie dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie) as a replacement for the female subjects of these artworks. Kristyna Milde's engaging series entitled cUMENI combines the depiction of women in [historical European paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hape-x-the-met) with modern pop culture in an examination of how modes of representation distort our perception of women. Very impressive work, as the recreations are near perfect. **Implications** - Milde says that she created the works to try and "show the similarities between [stereotypical representation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/role-model-series) in the past and the present time." The Barbies within the works are almost always naked and have either blonde or dark-brown hair. Take a look and see if you can guess the historical portrait the Barbies are placed in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reimagining Art:** Opportunity to use unconventional materials or subjects to recreate famous artworks and challenge traditional representations. - **Feminist Critique:** Opportunity to explore and question societal perceptions of women through the lens of art and popular culture. - **Hybrid Art:** Opportunity to merge historical art with modern pop culture to create thought-provoking and visually striking pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can redefine the boundaries of traditional art and push for more inclusive and diverse representations. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate elements of historical art into their designs to create unique and thought-provoking garments. - **Media and Entertainment:** Film directors and producers can explore the intersection of historical art and modern pop culture to create visually captivating movies and TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Art-Focused Retail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-2.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-exhibition.md) - [Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1.md) - [Barbie Paint Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop-x-barbie.md) - [Doll-Themed Pink Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkie.md) - [Glamorous Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-by-american-girl.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md)