david zwirner hosts barbara kruger's recent artworks with a critical look at societal issues
From 30 June to 12 August, 2022, David Zwirner gallery immerses visitors in the visual world of the American artist Barbara Kruger through the lens of her recent works. Set at the gallery’s three locations on West 19th Street in New York, the exhibition marks Kruger’s first presentation at the venue since announcing representation in 2019.
"From 30 June to 12 August, 2022, David Zwirner gallery immerses visitors in the visual world of the American artist Barbara Kruger through the lens of her recent works. Set at the gallery’s three locations on West 19th Street in New York, the exhibition marks Kruger’s first presentation at the venue since announcing representation in 2019.
The showrooms host some of her recent oeuvre, including nine large-scale video works, sound installations, and vinyl wallpapers. Words, images, and audio clips are her communication tools, interwoven in a very unique way, taking a critical look at the current societal issues.
Through her distinctive visual language, the artworks question the viewer about consumerism, power, gender equality, role models, and political issues. Inspired by twenty-first-century trends and clichés, Kruger’s artworks are defined by provocative statements that seek truth, power, and doubt." —Christina Petridou, July 2, 2022
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