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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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)
$4,026
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
$1,250
H 12.5 in W 9.75 in D 0.75 in
Cornucopia (limited edition hardback monograph hand signed by Damien Hirst)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst Cornucopia, 2010 Limited edition hardback monograph (hand signed by Damien Hirst) Hand signed in ink by Damien Hirst on the first front end page 12 1/2 × 9 3/4 × 3/4 inches This limited edition illustrated hardback monograph, with no dust jacket, exactly as issued, was published on the occasion of the artist's show at Musee Oceanographique de Monaco in April 2010, 'Cornucopia' celebrates Hirst's paintings and sculptures from 1994-2009." This book was gifted by Damien Hirst to a member of an American Rock & Roll band that Hirst befriended. Stated Limited Edition of 2000 (unnumbered) About the book: Publisher: Musée Océanographique de Monaco, 2010 Text: English / French. 160 pgs with color illustrations Limited Edition: 2000 (the regular edition is not signed; this was exceptionally hand signed by Hirst) About Damien Hirst: People are afraid of change, so you create a kind of belief for them through repetition. It’s like breathing. I’ve always been drawn to series and pairs. A unique thing is quite a frightening object. —Damien Hirst Since emerging onto the international art scene in the late 1980s, Damien Hirst has created installations, sculptures, paintings, and drawings that examine the complex relationships between art and beauty, religion and science, and life and death. From serialized paintings of multicolored spots to animal specimens...
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
$3,500
H 4 in W 6 in
Art Card: Robert Rauschenberg, Creek, 1964 Hand Signed offset postcard, Framed
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph card Provenance: Collection of Dan Pope, CBS News photographer who amassed an impressive collection of signed artist cards during the 1980s-1990s, acquired directly...
Lithograph, Offset
$125
H 26.75 in W 33.75 in D 0.1 in
Seductive Girl Offset Print, Pop Art Style, Unframed, 2000s
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exhibition poster by Roy Lichtenstein was created for a show held at the Juan March Foundation in Madrid, Spain. It captures Lichtenstein's iconic Pop Art style, making it a sta...
Offset
$3,500
H 31 in W 8 in D 0.4 in
Yayoi Kusama - With all My Flowering Heart Skateboard Triptych LtEd Skate Decks
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
Produced by the Broad Museum in collaboration with Yayoi Kusama - long sold out The Broad x Yayoi Kusama With All My Flowering Heart (Triptych), 2014 Set of Three (3) Separate Limite...
Wood, Screen
$2,500
H 31 in W 5 in D 0.2 in
YAYOI KUSAMA - Infinity Skateboard Deck Skate Deck Limited Edition from Museum
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
The Broad x YAYOI KUSAMA The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (Infinity Mirror) Skate Deck, 2013 Limited edition skateboard. Signed on the deck and numbered 31 × 8 inches Limite...
Wood, Screen
$995
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT - Six Fifty. Skate Decks Pop Urban Art Design
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Six Fifty Date of creation: 2024 Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood Edition: Open Size: 80 x 20 cm (each skate) Condition: In mint conditions and ne...
Wood, Digital
Basquiat Skateboard Deck 2018 (Basquiat skate deck)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Skateboard Deck: Limited edition Basquiat skateboard deck licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat in conjunction with Artestar in 2018, featuring offset ...
Wood, Lithograph
$1,800
H 12.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.25 in
Roy Lichtenstein - Hardback monograph book autographed signed by Pop artist
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in New York, NY
Roy Lichtenstein (after) Hardback monograph of drawings and prints autographed by artist, 1973 Hardback Monograph. Hand signed, inscribed and dated...
Offset
$13,600
H 10.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Scarce Lt. Ed. Monograph (book) hand signed and numbered by Jean-Michel Basquiat
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in New York, NY
This is a lifetime edition - hand signed and numbered by Jean-Michel Basquiat himself in Basquiat's lifetime. Many younger collectors don't appreciate the difference between the num...
Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Seated Ballerina Skateboard - Pop Art, Limited Edition
By Jeff Koons
Located in London, GB
The Skateroom x Jeff Koons Seated Ballerina Skateboard, 2025 High-end digital print on Canadian maple, silver foil pattern. Includes Certificate of Authenticity Sk8ology Invisible F...
Wood, Digital
$750
H 36 in W 24 in
Vintage Poster President Bill Clinton Pop Art Hand Signed Peter Max Lithograph
By Peter Max
Located in Surfside, FL
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Bill Clinton Inaugural, An American Reunion, New Beginnings, Renewed Hope Hand signed in marker with dedication Year: 1993 Medi...
Lithograph, Offset
$2,800
H 31 in W 8 in D 0.2 in
Robert Rauschenberg - Double Luck Limited Ed. Skateboard Skate Deck brand new
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
The Skateroom x Robert Rauschenberg Limited Edition Double Luck Skate board, 2016 Silkscreen on 7-Ply 100% Canadian Maplewood Skate Board 31 × 8 inches Edition of 300, unnumbered uns...
Wood, Screen
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
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 t...
Cotton, Screen
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 t...
Cotton, Screen
Sold
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Barbara Kruger, Untitled (KISS), Solid Birch Laminate, 2019
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Barbara Kruger, Untitled (KISS), Solid Birch Laminate, 2019 Solid birch, birch plywood, laminate From a limited edition of 600 17.3 × 15 × 15 in (44 × 38 × 38 cm) Notes: Untitled (...
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
![Untitled [Kiss] -- Artek Stool 60, Chair, Furniture, Text Art by Barbara Kruger](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_8091/1581593194905/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_8091/1581593189886/Barbara_Kruger_Stool_60_Motif_View_1024x1024_2x_master.jpg?width=240)
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 17.33 in
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 Number...
Wood
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 ...
Screen
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 ...
Screen
Barbara Kruger Surveillance Is Your Busy Work
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
‘Surveillance is your busywork’, Rare Original Barbara Kruger public display piece, circa mid/early 1980s; produced by Kruger for a project with New York City’s Metro Transit Authori...
Lithograph
Barbara Kruger "Don't Be A Jerk, " Skateboard Deck
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Limited edition, first-ever Barbara Kruger Skateboard Deck, "Don't Be Jerk," 2017 Silkscreen on maplewood skate deck Unsigned; li...
Offset
Barbara Kruger "Don't Be A Jerk, " Skateboard Deck
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Limited edition, first-ever Barbara Kruger Skateboard Deck, "Don't Be Jerk," 2017 Silkscreen on maplewood skate deck Unsigned; li...
Offset
Barbara Kruger "Don't Be A Jerk, " Skateboard Deck
By Barbara Kruger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Limited edition, first-ever Barbara Kruger Skateboard Deck, "Don't Be Jerk," 2017 Silkscreen on maplewood skate deck Unsigned; li...
Offset