Barbara Kruger: Desire Exists Where Pleasure Is Absent (hardback book)

A powerful and provocative monograph on one of the most influential artists of our time.

In Desire Exists Where Pleasure Is Absent, Barbara Kruger’s signature bold text, striking imagery, and sharp social commentary take centre stage. Known for her iconic red, black, and white works that interrogate consumerism, power, gender, and identity, Kruger continues to challenge viewers with direct, unflinching questions about society and the self.

This beautifully produced volume presents a focused selection of her recent and iconic pieces, accompanied by insightful texts that explore the themes of desire, absence, control, and spectacle that run through her practice.

With its minimalist white cover and confrontational title, the book itself becomes a Kruger-esque statement — clean, direct, and impossible to ignore.

Essential for fans of contemporary art, feminist theory, graphic design, and anyone who appreciates art that speaks truth to power.