Artists  > Barbara Kruger

Barbara Kruger

Trained as a graphic designer, Kruger’s work appropriates the aesthetics of commercial design to explore the power of mass media images and texts.

Dates
1945–
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Contemporary
Known For
Photograph > Photomontage
Mixed media
Installation
Painting > Mural
Sculpture
Film and video art
Works of Art

Artists  > Barbara Kruger

Barbara Kruger

Trained as a graphic designer, Kruger’s work appropriates the aesthetics of commercial design to explore the power of mass media images and texts.

Dates
1945–
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Contemporary
Known For
Photograph > Photomontage
Mixed media
Installation
Painting > Mural
Sculpture
Film and video art
Works of Art