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Barbara Kruger

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Artist

The Resume

    (January 26, 1945- )
    Born in Newark, New Jersey
    Visual Conceptual Artist, Graphic Designer
    Work mainly consists of black and white photographs overlaid with large captions
    Regularly uses pronouns such as ‘you’, ‘your’, ‘I’, ‘we’, and ‘they’ in phrases in her work
    Famous for the phrases ‘I Shop therefore I am’ and ‘Your body is a battleground’

Why she might be annoying:

    Her work often deals with feminist and political issues.
    The very meanings behind her art can be hard to understand.
    Although her work is critical of consumerism, her work has been featured on items like t-shits, bags and mugs.
    Her works do not seem to have any positive emotions.
    She said 'I have no complaints, except for the world'.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her artwork is instantly recognizable.
    He work is often exhibited using an entire gallery room, putting the viewer in the work.
    She studied at Syracuse University and the Parson's School of Design.
    She worked in the art departments of several magazines and publications.

Credit: ash5667


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 81.25% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying