Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

American, b. 1945

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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Artist: Barbara Kruger

Barbara KrugerBarbara Kruger - War Platter LtEd hand made ceramic in bespoke box political art, 2018

$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...

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2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen

Barbara KrugerBarbara Kruger, Untitled (2Kiss), 2024

$3,984

Barbara Kruger, Untitled (2Kiss)

By Barbara Kruger

Located in Hamburg, DE

Barbara Kruger (1945, American) Untitled (2Kiss), 2024 Medium: Screenprint on mirrored polished steel Dimensions: 30 x 30 cm Edition of 300 + 10 APs: Artist stamp, numbered Condition...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Steel

Barbara KrugerOriginal Barbara Kruger Vinyl Record Art, 1994

$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...

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1990s Pop Art Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Barbara KrugerBarbara Kruger, Never Enough - Screenprint on Cotton Bag, 2019

$410

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Cotton, Screen

Helmut NewtonBergstrom, Paris, 1976

$3,800

H 14 in W 9.13 in

Bergstrom, Paris

By Helmut Newton

Located in New York, NY

Offset lithograph, signed in pencil by Newton. Acquired from a private collection, Paris, France.

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1970s Modern Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Lithograph, Offset

"Abstract II" Framed and Matted Print with Gold-Leaf (part of set), Unknown

$320Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.5 in W 34.5 in

"Abstract II" Framed and Matted Print with Gold-Leaf (part of set)

Located in Chesterfield, MI

"Abstract II" is a Framed and Matted Mixed Media Print with Gold-Leaf. The artist signature is illegible. It measures 40.5 x 34.5 inches. The date of creation is unknown but is belie...

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Late 20th Century Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Gold Leaf

Atticus AdamsSujoon Sky - Blue Abstract Sculptural Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art, 2024

$5,000

H 46 in W 45 in D 3 in

Sujoon Sky - Blue Abstract Sculptural Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art

By Atticus Adams

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Wire

Atticus AdamsSujoon Vogue - Southwest Inspired Sculptural Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art, 2025

$5,400

H 48 in W 42 in D 8 in

Sujoon Vogue - Southwest Inspired Sculptural Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art

By Atticus Adams

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Wire

Kate II - Oversize limited edition - Kate Moss, 2020

$2,100

H 40 in W 40 in

Kate II - Oversize limited edition - Kate Moss

Located in London, GB

Kate II - Oversize limited edition - Kate Moss Beautiful archival pigment print of the supermodel and fashion icon by the London based contemporary pop art image creator and artist...

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2010s Pop Art Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Agneta HobinEn Face, Mica and Steel Woven Wall Hanging and Installation, Agneta Hobin, 2007

$13,000

H 70 in W 48 in D 5 in

En Face, Mica and Steel Woven Wall Hanging and Installation, Agneta Hobin

By Agneta Hobin

Located in Wilton, CT

En Face, Agneta Hobin, mica and steel, 70" x 48", 2007. This 7-piece mica and steel hanging installation and sculpture is by Finnish artist, Agneta Hobin...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Steel

Steve KaufmanSteve Kaufman "Abraham Lincoln" 1990 Artist Proof Serigraph, Hand Signed Verso, 1990

$3,200

H 19.5 in W 15.125 in D 2 in

Steve Kaufman "Abraham Lincoln" 1990 Artist Proof Serigraph, Hand Signed Verso

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Miami, FL

STEVE KAUFMAN – "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" ⚜ Serigraph on Canvas ⚜ Initialed Verso ⚜ Edition 48/50 AP ⚜ Black Float Frame VIBRANT POP ICONOGRAPHY OF AN AMERICAN LEGEND This bold 1990 serigra...

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1990s Pop Art Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Screen, Canvas

Christopher MakosWarhol's America Black and White Print (1982), 2020, 2020

$20,400

H 59.5 in W 41.75 in D 2 in

Warhol's America Black and White Print (1982), 2020

By Christopher Makos

Located in New York, NY

The 'Andy Warhol American Flag' is an archival pigment black and white photographic print on paper, an exclusive photograph of the beloved pop-art icon Andy Warhol, created by Christ...

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2010s Pop Art Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Archival Paper

J. B. ThompsonJ.B. Thompson "Photon" Mixed Media Etching w/ Copper and Aquatint c.1970s, Circa 1970

$675

H 32 in W 38.5 in D 3 in

J.B. Thompson "Photon" Mixed Media Etching w/ Copper and Aquatint c.1970s

By J. B. Thompson

Located in San Francisco, CA

J.B. Thompson "Photon" Mixed Media Etching w/ Copper and Aquatint Limited Edition J.B. Thompson (American, 1932-1984) Fantastic pencil signed and numbered mixed media etching with ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Copper

Anne YoukelesGemini, 1960s Op Art geometric silkscreen, mixed media paper, Signed AP, Framed, ca. 1969

$2,000

H 28 in W 28 in D 0.5 in

Gemini, 1960s Op Art geometric silkscreen, mixed media paper, Signed AP, Framed

By Anne Youkeles

Located in New York, NY

Anne Youkeles Gemini, ca. 1969 Three-dimensional mixed media silkscreen on folded sheets of thin card Hand-signed by artist in pencil, titled and annotated Artist's Proof I from the ...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Screen

Robert MotherwellDedication–Lincoln Center (B.App.23), 1969

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 44.5 in W 29.25 in

Dedication–Lincoln Center (B.App.23)

By Robert Motherwell

Located in London, GB

44.5 x 29.25 ins (113 x 74.3 cms) Edition of 108 Signature:Signed "R. Motherwell" in pencil lower left Inscriptions:Numbered in pencil lower left; some impressions have artist's chop mark lower left Publisher:The Juilliard School...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Color, Mixed Media, Screen

Helmut Newton"Jassara – Rue Aubriot, Paris, 1977" exhibition poster, 1985

$3,500

H 35 in W 23 in

"Jassara – Rue Aubriot, Paris, 1977" exhibition poster

By Helmut Newton

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, known for redefining the way women were portrayed in the fashion industry. Born in 1920 in Ber...

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1980s Surrealist Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

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Lithograph, Offset

Previously Available Items

Barbara KrugerKiss, 2024

Sold

H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in

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...

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2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

Materials

Mirror, Screen

Barbara KrugerOriginal Barbara Kruger Vinyl Record Art, 1994

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H 12 in W 12 in

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 surface wear; in otherwise very good vintage condition Very c...

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1990s Pop Art Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Barbara KrugerYou're Right and You Know It (And So Should Everyone Else), 2010

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H 9 in W 24 in

You're Right and You Know It (And So Should Everyone Else)

By Barbara Kruger

Located in New York, NY

You’re Rights and You Know It (And So Should Everyone Else) 2010 Signed and numbered by the artist Lithograph (Edition of 200) 9 x 24 inches (22.9 x 61 cm) This work is offered b...

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2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph

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