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// Knowledge is Power by Barbara Kruger is a 1989 lithograph that exemplifies her bold, confrontational style. The piece divides a face into two contrasting halves, one in positive grayscale and the other in its negative, symbolizing the duality and power of knowledge. Across this dichotomy, the French phrase Savoir c'est pouvoir (Knowledge is power) is emblazoned in red and white text, reinforcing Kruger’s signature use of impactful, declarative statements. This work challenges viewers to confront the dynamics of information, authority, and self-awareness, hallmarks of Kruger's feminist and socio-political critique. The stark contrast in imagery and text underscores the work’s message about enlightenment and empowerment.
Knowledge is Power, 1989
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// Knowledge is Power by Barbara Kruger is a 1989 lithograph that exemplifies her bold, confrontational style. The piece divides a face into two contrasting halves, one in positive grayscale and the other in its negative, symbolizing the duality and power of knowledge. Across this dichotomy, the French phrase Savoir c'est pouvoir (Knowledge is power) is emblazoned in red and white text, reinforcing Kruger’s signature use of impactful, declarative statements. This work challenges viewers to confront the dynamics of information, authority, and self-awareness, hallmarks of Kruger's feminist and socio-political critique. The stark contrast in imagery and text underscores the work’s message about enlightenment and empowerment.
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