Overview
- The municipality is hosting “Le donne: 500 fashion Barbie dolls” at Villa Borromeo d’Adda from December 6 to January 18, 2026.
- Mayor Maurizio Bono presents the show as a historical journey through changing female and male roles and says combating stereotypes is central to prevention.
- Curator Valentino Damiano Donghi describes the display as a narrative about women’s achievements rather than a simple doll gallery.
- Sinistra Italiana’s Carla Giuzzi contends Barbie promotes a stereotyped “woman‑object” image that she links to gender‑based violence.
- PD figure Rosalba Colombo and others oppose sending proceeds to Caritas, urging funds go to specialist survivor services, while the exhibit remains open and the dispute unresolved.