The artwork, “Untitled (Money can buy you love),” was created by Barbara Kruger in 1985. It is associated with both the Conceptual Art and Feminist Art movements. The genre of the artwork is figurative.
In the artwork, a black-and-white image of a girl making a playful, defiant gesture by sticking out her tongue and using her fingers to pull on her ears, is juxtaposed with bold, black and white text that reads “Money can buy you love.” The text is strategically placed across the girl’s forehead and in various parts of the composition, creating a striking visual contrast. Kruger often uses this technique to convey complex social and political messages, and the statement in this piece challenges common societal assumptions about the relationship between wealth and affection. The combination of text and image exemplifies Kruger’s signature style, blending elements of advertising, mass media, and pop culture with critical commentary.
