Writing
Erick DuPree’ explores the intersections of culture, identity, and meaning through the lens of anthropology, literature, and material culture. From the hidden histories of dolls to the evolving myths of masculinity, queer identity, and ritual, Erick weaves scholarship and storytelling into thought-provoking essays that invite readers to see the world—and themselves—anew.
The Golden Idol of Bob Mackie Barbie
A golden Bob Mackie Barbie became more than a doll—it was a queer awakening. From a boy forbidden the Barbie aisle to an adult embracing glamour and self-invention, this radiant idol revealed beauty, gender, and identity as sacred, theatrical, and unapologetically divine.