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Barbara Kruger: A Visual Voice for Social Justice
Barbara Kruger is a renowned American artist whose work has become synonymous with powerful social commentary. Known for her bold, graphic style and provocative messages, Kruger’s art has challenged societal norms and sparked important conversations about power, gender, and consumerism. Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1945, Kruger began her career as a graphic designer before turning her attention to fine art. Her distinctive aesthetic emerged in the late 1970s, characterized by black-and-white images juxtaposed with stark, red text. These iconic compositions often feature everyday objects or people, their meanings subverted by powerful slogans that confront viewers directly. Kruger’s work frequently addresses issues of gender, sexuality, and media influence. Her…
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Women in Photography Exhibit 2025
Women in Visual Art (WIVA) presents Women in Photography 2025, a special photo exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month from March 1st – March 31st at the Lake Travis Library. This creative exhibit includes dramatic photos both by women photographers and portraits of women taken by local photographers. The exhibit was inspired by women’s history, health, beauty, motherhood and equality. We invite you to join us at the Artists Reception on International Women’s Day, March 8th from 1:30-3pm. Light refreshments will be served and it is open to the public. Feel free to enjoy this exhibit anytime in March during regular library business hours. Also please visit the sister exhibit Women…