Barbara Kruger Sculptures

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 Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen

Barbara KrugerToo Big to Fail Fiberboard Wall Clock, 2012

$500

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...

Category

2010s Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Fiberboard

Jim Darbu«Are we growing apart?» Figurative Sculpture by Jim Darbu, 2014

$2,500

H 14.38 in Dm 5.91 in

«Are we growing apart?» Figurative Sculpture by Jim Darbu

By Jim Darbu

Located in Oslo, NO

With his sculptures, Jim Darbu invites you into a universe where bizarre stories unfold - a universe where colourful, strange creatures reign and shadows liv...

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2010s Pop Art Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberboard, Resin

Olga RadionovaYin Sculpture: Sea Seeds Series, Abstract Handcrafted Porcelain&Textile, 2023

$3,000

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in

Yin Sculpture: Sea Seeds Series, Abstract Handcrafted Porcelain&Textile

By Olga Radionova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Yin — from the Seeds of the Sea series — embodies the feminine essence in its purest form: receptive, fluid, and quietly powerful. Smooth, white scales flow over a luminous crimson c...

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2010s Abstract Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Textile, Acrylic

Jean Pierre de CayeuxMid Century Sgraffito, Saltimbanque and the Card Player, Circle of Picasso., 1959

$1,098Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 12.41 in D 0.6 in

Mid Century Sgraffito, Saltimbanque and the Card Player, Circle of Picasso.

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mid 20th Century sgraffito work on plaster by Jean Pierre de Cayeux. The work is signed and dated on the skirt of the card player, bottom right, and on the stretcher of the chair, bo...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Barbara Kruger Sculptures

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Enamel

Jessica Godisak"Taddington" - Abstract Earthtone Patterned Wall Sculpture, late 20th Century

$1,290Sale Price|40% Off

H 36 in W 36 in D 3 in

"Taddington" - Abstract Earthtone Patterned Wall Sculpture

Located in Soquel, CA

Paisley and floral patterned wall sculpture by Jessica Godisak (American, b. 1977). This dimensional piece is constructed of several wood forms joined together. There is empty space ...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Fiberboard, Cardboard, Lacquer

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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Chung-Im KimTumsae No 7 - red, white, abstract, contemporary, industrial felt wall sculpture, 2021

$6,800

H 48 in W 31 in D 2.5 in

Tumsae No 7 - red, white, abstract, contemporary, industrial felt wall sculpture

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Striking organic shapes in bright red provide dramatic contrast in this cream felt tapestry by fabric artist Chung-Im Kim. Kim meticulously hand stitches together small pieces of ind...

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2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

Joey Slaughter"All the same", Abstract Wall-Hanging Sculpture, Color-Blocking, Surreal, 2020

$900

H 19.5 in W 11 in D 2 in

"All the same", Abstract Wall-Hanging Sculpture, Color-Blocking, Surreal

By Joey Slaughter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This green, purple, and grey wall-hanging abstract sculpture titled "All the same" is an original artwork by Joey Slaughter made of acrylic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberboard

Roger ReutimannContemporary Venus Inspired Automotive Painted Sculpture, 2017

$18,500

H 103 in W 24 in D 26 in

Contemporary Venus Inspired Automotive Painted Sculpture

By Roger Reutimann

Located in Boulder, CO

Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Venus de Milo - the iconic 2,100-year-old Greek sculpture at the Louvre depicting Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty - this contemporary f...

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2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

David Brown 3"Corrugation in Deep Blue", 2023

$700

H 15 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

"Corrugation in Deep Blue"

By David Brown 3

Located in Toronto, ON

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and was practiced by artists as far back as the 5th century B.C. The word encaustic comes from Greek and means “to burn in”, which refers to...

Category

2010s Abstract Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Encaustic, Cardboard

Matt MitrosMug Composition No 133, Matthew Mitros, 2025, Ceramic Mixed Media Sculpture, 2023

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 7 in

Mug Composition No 133, Matthew Mitros, 2025, Ceramic Mixed Media Sculpture

By Matt Mitros

Located in St. Louis, MO

Matt Mitros was born in Philadelphia, PA. Upon completing his BFA at Penn State University, he was an Artist-In-Residence at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts as well as the Arch...

Category

2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Mixed Media

Matt MitrosMug Composition No 129, Matthew Mitros, 2023, Ceramic Mixed Media Sculpture, 2023

$800Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in W 9 in D 8 in

Mug Composition No 129, Matthew Mitros, 2023, Ceramic Mixed Media Sculpture

By Matt Mitros

Located in St. Louis, MO

Matt Mitros was born in Philadelphia, PA. Upon completing his BFA at Penn State University, he was an Artist-In-Residence at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts as well as the Arch...

Category

2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Mixed Media

Alexandra LevasseurImpressions méridionales, 2020

$1,020

H 13 in W 16 in

Impressions méridionales

By Alexandra Levasseur

Located in Columbia, MO

Alexandra LeVasseur was born in Quebec in 1982. She holds a BA in Fine Arts from University of Costa Rica (2006), a post-graduate in Illustration/Communication from EINA in Barcelona...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Previously Available Items

Barbara KrugerToo Big to Fail Fiberboard Wall Clock, 2012

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H 10 in W 10 in

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...

Category

2010s Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Fiberboard

Barbara KrugerToo Big to Fail Fiberboard Wall Clock, 2012

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H 10 in W 10 in

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...

Category

2010s Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Fiberboard

Barbara KrugerUntitled (Kiss) (2019), 2019

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H 17 in W 14 in D 1 in

Untitled (Kiss) (2019)

By Barbara Kruger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Kiss) (2019) marries Alvar Aalto’s classic piece of modern furniture design, Stool 60, with a newly commissioned work by conceptual artist Barbara Kruger. Finished in Kruge...

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2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Barbara KrugerUntitled (Kiss) (2019), 2019

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H 17 in W 14 in D 1 in

Untitled (Kiss) (2019)

By Barbara Kruger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Artwork may be viewed at our warehouse in Brooklyn. Additional images and information are available upon request.

Category

2010s Contemporary Barbara Kruger Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Barbara Kruger sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Barbara Kruger sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Barbara Kruger in board, ceramic, fiberboard and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Barbara Kruger sculptures, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Shawn Kolodny, Plastic Jesus, and Betsy Enzensberger. Barbara Kruger sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $4,000.