Power doesn't just exist. It is threaded through different mechanisms of control. I'm interested in those complexities. But I want to address that in very forthright language and sometimes with images. Barbara Kruger addresscomplexitycontrol share on social
There's a moment of recognition. It's that white-light kind of stuff that just 'works.' I love that. And you know it when it happens, whether it's a movie, music, a building, a book. Barbara Kruger bookbuildkind Change image and share on social
I think I developed language skills to deal with threat. It's the girl thing to do-you know, instead of pulling out a gun. Barbara Kruger dealdevelopgirl Change image and share on social
I think people have to set up little battles. They have to demonize people whom they disagree with or feel threatened by. But it's the ideological framing of the debate that scares me. Barbara Kruger battledebatedemonize Change image and share on social
There are so many moments and works that influence us in what we do. Movies, music, TV and, most importantly, the profound everydayness of our lives. Barbara Kruger everydaynessimportantlyinfluence Change image and share on social
I don't necessarily think that installation is the only way to go. It's just a label for certain kinds of arrangements. Barbara Kruger arrangementinstallationkind Change image and share on social
It's hard for me to understand how working-class people support themselves. Barbara Kruger classhardpeople Change image and share on social
Although my art work was heavily informed by my design work on a formal and visual level, as regards meaning and content the two practices parted ways. Barbara Kruger artcontentdesign Change image and share on social
I try to deal with the complexities of power and social life, but as far as the visual presentation goes I purposely avoid a high degree of difficulty. Barbara Kruger avoidcomplexitydeal Change image and share on social
Even when I was a little girl, I remember going to the Museum of Modern Art. I think my parents took me there once or twice. And what I really remember is the design collection. Barbara Kruger artcollectiondesign Change image and share on social