Untitled (You have Searched and Destroyed)
Barbara Kruger, 1982

The American artist, Kruger is best known for artworks that combine images with text to examine issues of power and control. This work features her trademark designs: a found black and white image (probably sourced from 1980s advertising) overlaid with a short black and white text contained within a red frame. In this work Kruger combines seemingly disparate words and image to provoke thoughts and associations in the mind of the viewer. Kruger's work will be a valuable international addition to the Glasgow photography collection as well as enhancing the gallery's collection of works by artists who champion issues relating to women's rights. This photograph was presented by the Art Fund through Art Fund International.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Untitled (You have Searched and Destroyed), 1982
Date supported
2010
Medium and material
Photograph in artist frame
Dimensions
104 x 126 cm
Grant
82361.984
Total cost
82361.984

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