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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. Part of the Pictures Generation and 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…