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Untitled (You have Searched and Destroyed)

Barbara Kruger, 1982

© courtesy of the artist and Sprüth Magers Berlin London

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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