Rising to prominence in the 1980s, iconic conceptual artist Barbara Kruger pioneered a combination of type and image in her signature colors of black, white and red that continues to captivate audiences and posit a forceful feminist critique of media and politics.
Kruger examines social issues and cultural forces like sexism and consumerism in her typically large-scale, widely imitated work, which sees her layering terse chunks of text in fonts such as Futura Bold Oblique over found black and white mass media photographic images. Radical and stimulating, her collages draw on her background as a commercial graphic designer for magazines at Condé Nast as well as her albeit brief time as a student at the Parsons School of Design in New York City, where Kruger studied under artists such as Diane Arbus.
Kruger’s use of straightforward, accessible language to make powerful statements recalls advertising slogans or magazine headlines — by employing the structure of the very thing she is critiquing, she subverts that specific medium’s reach and meaning.
The phrases that Kruger superimposes onto the imagery in her work are as pointed, direct and authoritative as the visuals, with best-known examples including I Shop Therefore I Am and You Are a Captive Audience. The artist is also a staunch feminist, using her work to make overt political statements such as in Untitled (Your Body Is a Battleground), which was initially created in 1989 to promote a women’s march in Washington, D.C., aimed at antiabortion legislation. By using “you” and “I,” Kruger invites viewers into the piece and forces them to reflect on their own position in society as well as how they interact with one another in contemporary life. In an increasingly politicized era that finds us engulfed in imagery like never before, her art is more urgent and arresting than ever.
Kruger’s works can be found in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Whitney Museum of American Art and other institutions.
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I Shop Therefore I Am - Barbara Kruger from 1990
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Manchester, GB
Barbara Kruger, I Shop Therefore I Am, 1990 Photolithograph on paper shopping bag Edition: 9000 17 5/16 x 10 3/4 in (43.9 x 27.3 cm) Publisher: Kölnischer Kunstverein, Cologne P...
Lithograph
$8,000
Contemporary Pop Art 'You're Right (And You Know It And So Should Everyone Else'
By Barbara Kruger
Located in White Plains, NY
'You're Right And You Know It (And So Should Everyone Else)' by Barbara Kruger features colors of green, pink, black, and white. Rising to prominence in the 1980s, Barbara Kruger b...
Lithograph
$2,500
Barbara Kruger - Don't Be a Jerk skateboard, silkscreen skate deck, Lt. Ed, new
By Barbara Kruger
Located in New York, NY
Barbara Kruger Don't Be a Jerk skateboard, 2017 Screenprint on skate deck 31 × 8 inches From the Barbara Kruger "The Drop" show at Performa 17 in NYC. which sold out. An ironic play ...
Wood, Mixed Media, Screen
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
BARBARA KRUGER Untitled (Kiss) (2019), 2019 Hand-Signed
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Size: 17 x 14 inches ( 43.18 x 35.56 cm ) Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: Untitled (Kiss) (2019) marries Alvar Aalto’s classic piece of modern furniture design, Stool 60, wit...
Other Medium
Culture Vulture
By Barbara Kruger
Located in London, GB
Debossed archival pigment print on surface Gampi Chine collé to Strathmore Bristol. Published in 2012 by Lincoln Center’s Vera List Art Project, New York, to commemorate the project’...
Giclée, Etching
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei 1983-1986 (announcements)
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei Gallery 1983-1986: A set of 2 rare, historic Barbara Kruger announcement cards published on the occasion of: - Barbara Kruger, Annina Nosei Gallery, New ...
Offset
$2,500 / item
Untitled 'Vase' by Barbara Kruger
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Part of the proceeds from this edition directly benefit our partner at Performa, New York, USA. At Kruger's celebrated Performa 17 Commission Untitled (Skate), the artist took contr...
Stoneware
Barbara Kruger, I Shop Therefore I Am - Editioned Multiple from 1990
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Barbara Kruger (1945, American) I Shop Therefore I Am, 1990 Medium: Photolithograph on paper shopping bag Edition size: 9000 Dimensions: 17 5/16 x 10 3/4 in (43.9 x 27.3 cm) Publishe...
Lithograph
Barbara Kruger, Never Enough - Screenprint on Cotton Bag
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Barbara Kruger (American, b. 1945) Never Enough, 2019 Medium: Screenprint in on cotton Dimensions: 42 x 38 cm (16 1/2 x 15 in) Edition of 200: Not signed, not numbered Condition: Exc...
Cotton, Screen
My Pretty Pony
By Barbara Kruger
Located in New York, NY
"My Pretty Pony" is a short story written by Stephen King and illustrated by the artist Barbara Kruger. It was the sixth publication in the Whitney Museum...
Lithograph, Screen
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Original Barbara Kruger Vinyl Record Art
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Vintage original Barbara Kruger Record Art, 1994 Off-set lithograph on vinyl record cover Measure: 12 x 12 inches Minor shelf wear; in otherwise good vintage condition. Very cool fr...
Lithograph, Offset
$9,500
Barbara Kruger - War Platter LtEd hand made ceramic in bespoke box political art
By Barbara Kruger
Located in New York, NY
Barbara Kruger War Platter, 2018 Glazed Earthenware Artists name fired on the underside which is considered her authorized signature as she officially does not sign her works Hand nu...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen
Flag Screenprint on Cotton Blend Bandana by Barbara Kruger
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Draper, UT
This limited edition bandana from Barbara Kruger was part of a 2020 campaign titled "Artists Band Together," in support of organizations working to increase voter turnout. Using lang...
Screen
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Untitled (Flag)
By Barbara Kruger
Located in London, GB
Barbara Kruger Untitled (Flag), 2020 Screenprint on Cotton unknown edition size 22.00 x 22.00 in 55.9 x 55.9 cm Barbara Kruger is a seminal figure in contemporary art known for h...
Cotton, Screen
Too Big to Fail Fiberboard Wall Clock
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Draper, UT
Combining images with provocative text, Kruger uses direct address—along with humor, vigilance, and empathy—to expose and undermine the power dynamics of identity, desire, and consum...
Fiberboard
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Original Barbara Kruger Vinyl Record Art
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage original Barbara Kruger Record Art, 1994 Off-set lithograph on vinyl record cover Measure: 12 x 12 inches Very good vintage condition Very ...
Paper
Untitled (Flag), Bandana (Limited timed release)
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Barbara Kruger's powerful interpretation of the American flag is screen printed onto a large cotton bandana. These were a limited timed released where they were only sold for about a...
Cotton, Screen
Barbara Kruger Artists Space 1987 (announcement)
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Barbara Kruger Artists Space invitation announcement card, 1987: Rare folding announcement card for the Artists Space's Spring Benefit Party held at Federal Hall, New York City, Apri...
Offset
![Untitled [Kiss] -- Artek Stool 60, Chair, Furniture, Text Art by Barbara Kruger](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_8091/a_172567321763716584002/Barbara_Kruger_Stool_60_1024x1024_2x_master.jpg?width=240)
![Untitled [Kiss] -- Artek Stool 60, Chair, Furniture, Text Art by Barbara Kruger](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_8091/a_172567321763716584664/Barbara_Kruger_Stool_60_Motif_View_1024x1024_2x_master.jpg?width=240)
$3,979
Untitled [Kiss] -- Artek Stool 60, Chair, Furniture, Text Art by Barbara Kruger
By Barbara Kruger
Located in London, GB
BARBARA KRUGER Untitled [Kiss], 2019 Stackable 3-legged Artek Stool 60 Designed by Alvar Aalto A collaboration between Barbara Kruger and Artek Numbered from the edition of 300 Wit...
Wood
Price Upon Request
Barbara Kruger 'Don't Be A Jerk' Skateboard Deck
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Barbara Kruger Skateboard Deck, "Don't Be Jerk," a sold out limited edition, first-ever Barbara Kruger skate deck. Published in conjunction with Kruger's 2017 New York City performan...
Screen
$4,400
H 48 in W 74 in D 0.03 in
Red Jet - iconic vintage private jet plane on desert airport tarmac (48 x 74")
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
large format photograph of glossy cherry red vintage private airplane on airport runway tarmac Red Jet by Frank Schott 48 x 74 inches (122 x 188cm...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée
Truism 'Raise Boys and Girls the Same Way'
By Jenny Holzer
Located in Manchester, GB
By Jenny Holzer 1977-1979 Mixed media on wood Unframed 10.2 x 15.2 cm (4 x 6 in) Framed 22 x 27 cm (8.66 x 10.63 in) Jenny Holzer is an American conceptual and installation art...
Wood, Mixed Media
$250
H 30 in W 20 in
David Hockney 'The Tate Gallery - Celia in a Black Dress' Exhibition Print
By David Hockney
Located in San Rafael, CA
David Hockney (British, b. 1937), 'David Hockney -The Tate Gallery - Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink, Drawings and Prints, but no paintings, 1961 - 1979'...
Lithograph
Fruitful (small)
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst Fruitful (small), 2020 Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Digitally signed by the artist 39 x 39 cm Edition of 3308 The editions titled Fruitful f...
Giclée
Roy IV.
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
A Hahnemuehle Fine Art Print, attributed to Roy Lichtenstein. Editioned 25.
Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
$1,425
H 11 in W 5 in
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% set of 4 works (Haring BE@RBRICK)
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% Figures: Set of 4 works (c.2019-2021): Unique, timeless Keith Haring collectibles, each trademarked & licensed by the artist's estate. The partnered figur...
Resin, Vinyl
$2,000
H 11 in W 5 in
Basquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 works (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean Michel Basquiat Andy Warhol Keith Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 individual works: A set of 6 unique, timeless pop art collectibles trademarked & licensed by the estates of Jea...
Resin, Vinyl
Hebru Brantley Flyboy (Hebru Brantley art toy)
By Hebru Brantley
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Flyboy, 2018. New in its original packaging. Medium: Painted cast vinyl. Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 4 inches (22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm). New, never displayed; accompanied by original packaging. From a sold out edition of unknown; published by Hebru Brantley, Billionaire Boys...
Resin, Vinyl
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 11 in W 5 in
Basquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: (set of 3 works)
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Basquiat Bearbrick 400%: set of 3 works (c. 2019-2021): Unique, timeless Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat collectibles, each trademarked...
Resin, Vinyl
Roy II.
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
A Hahnemuehle Fine Art Print, attributed to Roy Lichtenstein. Editioned of 25.
Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Archival Pigment
$20,234
H 25.5 in W 20 in D 2 in
Hand of Africa - Mandela, Former South African President, Signed Artwork, Hand
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Nelson Mandela, Hand of Africa, Signed Limited Edition Lithograph Many people are unaware that Nelson Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy for his ...
Lithograph
$1,785Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 3.94 in
Calm as a Palm - 21st Century Contemporary Black and White Photographic Print
By Pia Clodi
Located in Zürich, CH
Calm as a Palm - 21st Century Contemporary Black and White Photographic Print, Polaroid Original, Shadow Gapped Frame - Photographic Print on Aluminium Dibond - Edition of 10 + 1, wi...
Carbon Pigment, Polaroid
Sold
H 4 in W 6 in
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei 1984 (Kruger Surveillance is your Busy Work)
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei Gallery 1984: A historic Barbara Kruger announcement card published on the occasion of: Barbara Kruger, Annina Nosei Gallery, New York, NY, March 10-April...
Offset
Sold
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in
Untitled (Mirror), 2024 Lougher contemporary silkscreen limited edition print
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Bristol, GB
Catalyzed ink 3 colour silkscreen on mirrored polished steel Edition of 100 60 x 50cm (23.6 x 19.7 in) Artist stamp on the reverse Mint The seller can only provide the specific edi...
Steel
Kiss
By Barbara Kruger
Located in London, GB
Catalysed ink 2 colour silkscreen on mirrored polished steel 300 x 300mm Edition of 300 + 10 APs Artist stamp (printed), numbered Devoted to the exploration of visual culture and im...
Mirror, Screen
Vintage Barbara Kruger exhibition announcements, 1987-1999
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Barbara Kruger exhibition pamphlets (2 items): 2 rare vintage Barbara Kruger exhibition & benefit pamphlets published on the occasions of: Barbara Kruger, The Museum of Cont...
Paper
Sold
H 22.05 in W 21.07 in
Untitled (Flag) -- Screen Print, Text Art by Barbara Kruger
By Barbara Kruger
Located in London, GB
Untitled (Flag), 2020 Barbara Kruger Screenprint in colours, on cotton Published by Artists Band Together In the original black envelope Sheet: 56 × 53.5 cm (22 × 21 in)
Screen
Untitled 'Vase' by Barbara Kruger
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Part of the proceeds from this edition directly benefit our partner at Performa, New York, USA. At Kruger's celebrated Performa 17 Commission Untitled (Skate), the artist took contr...
Stoneware
Sold
H 4 in W 6 in
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei 1983-1984 (Kruger Surveillance is your Busy Work)
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei Gallery 1983-1984: A set of 2 rare, historic Barbara Kruger announcement cards published on the occasion of: - Barbara Kruger, Annina Nosei Gallery, New ...
Offset
Sold
H 4 in W 6 in
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei 1983-1984 (Kruger Surveillance is your Busy Work)
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei Gallery 1983-1984: A set of 2 rare, historic Barbara Kruger announcement cards published on the occasion of: - Barbara Kruger, Annina Nosei Gallery, New ...
Offset
You're Right and You Know It
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Barbara Kruger is one of the world's most provocative, distinctive, and original artists. In 2005, she was awarded the "Leone d'Oro" for lifetime achievement by the Venice Biennale....
Lithograph
Sold
H 4 in W 6 in
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei 1983-1984 (Kruger Surveillance is your Busy Work)
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Barbara Kruger Annina Nosei Gallery 1983-1984: A set of 2 rare, historic Barbara Kruger announcement cards published on the occasion of: - Barbara Kruger, Annina Nosei Gallery, New ...
Offset
Flag Screenprint on Cotton Blend Bandana by Barbara Kruger
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Draper, UT
This limited edition bandana from Barbara Kruger was part of a 2020 campaign titled "Artists Band Together," in support of organizations working to increase voter turnout. Using lang...
Screen
Sold
H 17.29 in W 10.75 in
Barbara Kruger, I Shop Therefore I Am - Printed Paper Shopping Bag
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Barbara Kruger (1945, American) I Shop Therefore I Am, 1990 Medium: Photolithograph on paper shopping bag Edition size: 9000 Dimensions: 17 5/16 x 10 3/4 in (43.9 x 27.3 cm) Publishe...
Lithograph