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Yes, It Exists: Starry Night Barbie

starry night barbie in gift shop 2 photo by gain worley
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While wandering through the Museum of Modern Art last week, I noticed something unexpected in the gift shop: a new collectible Barbie inspired by  what is arguably Vincent van Gogh’s most famous painting, The Starry Night.  The doll felt perfectly placed, considering the original painting hangs just upstairs as part of MoMA’s permanent collection.
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Pink Thing Of The Day: Pink Primo Ride-On Push Scooter

pink primo ride on push scooter photo by gail worley
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Here at The ‘Gig, were are all about Sweet Rides for Kids. Example: check out this Pink Primo Ride On Push Scooter, which is its full actual name. How cool is thing thing? Could you just die? I am dead already.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Toothbrushes

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These Pink Toothbrushes with Pink Bristles are sold in the MoMA Design Store (at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC) for $5.00. The toothbrush was designed by award-winning Danish designer, Andreas Engesvik, who is probably best-known for his furniture designs. You can find them in the point-of-purchase area by the registers, displayed alongside colorful earplugs, capsule-shaped pill cases and snow globe key fobs! Art!
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David Bowie and Prince Wooden Dolls

Bowie and Price Wooden Dolls
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Here’s another awesome Holiday Gift Idea for the art lover on your list who also happens to be a fan of David Bowie or Prince. Pay homage to Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie’s iconic persona from the early 1970s, or the late great Prince, with this modern take on Japanese Kokeshi dolls, which are customarily given as symbols of friendship. Each doll measures, 5.7 inches tall, is hand painted in vibrant colors, and is made of schima superba wood. Imagine the adventure these two could have together.

These cool little Dolls, which sell for $42 each, are available directly from the MoMA Design Store at the Museum of Modern Art, or online at This link!

Bowie and Price Wooden Dolls

Yayoi Kusama Christmas Tree Ornament

Kusama Ornament
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How adorable is this tiny, painted wooden tree Ornament in the likeness of our favorite living artist, Yayoi Kusama? Answer: so darn cute! Continue reading Yayoi Kusama Christmas Tree Ornament