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What are some notable examples of art that critique consumer culture?

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Some notable examples of art that critique consumer culture include:

  1. "Branded" by Barbara Kruger - Kruger's work often features bold text overlaid on images to criticize consumerism and advertising.

  2. "Campbell's Soup Cans" by Andy Warhol - Warhol's iconic work comments on mass production, consumerism, and the commodification of art and culture.

  3. "Balloon Dog" by Jeff Koons - Koons' large-scale sculptures often reference consumer culture and the value placed on material goods.

  4. "The Treachery of Images" by René Magritte - Magritte's famous painting challenges the notion of representation and the deceptive nature of consumer culture.

  5. "Mona Lisa with a Shopping Cart" by Banksy - This street art piece by Banksy juxtaposes the iconic Mona Lisa with a symbol of consumerism to critique modern society's obsession with shopping and material possessions.

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