38: Barbara Kruger

The Poster Boys

After a small break due to technical difficulties, The Poster Boys are back! This month, Brandon and Sam dive into the work of renowned artist Barbara Kruger, looking back to the beginning of her career as a designer to see how she used her training as an art director at Condé Nast to bridge the gap between fine art and graphic design. From posters to billboards to editorial art, the boys discuss some of their favorite pieces, and examine how form and content can be used as a force for good.

SHOW NOTES & LINKS

Edel Rodriguez - Meet the Preeminent Illustrator of the Trump Era Barbara Kruger in Her Own Words Barbara Kruger Forever (Feb 2, 2018) Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You Barbara Kruger

Music selections: “Bass on Titles” opening theme, audio excerpts from “Barbara Kruger in her own words” (National Gallery of Art).

Follow Brandon Schaefer at @seekandspeak, and Sam Smith at @samsmyth.

Special thanks to producer Adrian Cobb.