Argentine artists will be punished for naked barbie
Mattel, manufacturer of Barbie dolls, has announced its intention to sue the two Argentine artists. As reported by Orange News, the firm decided to go to court after artists Breno Costa and Guillermo Souza published a calendar in which a nude Barbie captured along with other dolls in explicit poses.
As explained to the artists themselves, the contents of this calendar should convey to consumers the message that in the modern world through sex can sell anything. In this case, Costa and Sousa noted that the calendar was released in conjunction with the firm Matchbox (the company owns Mattel).
Information on joint work with the Argentine artists Matchbox manufacturer Barbie has not commented, but very critical of the results of this work. "We do not want to be Barbie was portrayed in this way, especially with our logo," - said company spokeswoman Stephanie Wegener.
Will the company to sue artists for compensation or simply to ban the sale calendar, not specified.
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