“Untitled (Money Makes Money)” by Barbara Kruger, created in 2001, exemplifies the Conceptual Art movement and falls within the figurative artwork genre. This piece, true to Kruger’s style, incorporates text to convey a potent message.
The artwork features an enlarged, vibrant image of a blooming rose. Superimposed on the rose are three separate bold red blocks containing the words “Money makes money” in clear white font, positioned vertically down the center of the image. The rose, a symbol often associated with beauty and nature, contrasts with the stark, commercial text, eliciting a dialogue between natural aesthetics and economic commentary. The vivid red and green colors of the rose stand out against the simplicity of the text, creating a visually striking piece that provokes thought regarding the role of money and its self-perpetuating nature in society.
