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Cynthia Morris Sherman (born January 19, 1954) [2] is an American artist whose work consists primarily of photographic self-portraits, depicting herself in many different contexts and as various imagined characters.
Learn about Cindy Sherman, a pioneer of the Pictures Generation who explored identity, gender, and photography through self-portraits and film stills. Explore her 99 works online, listen to her audio, and browse related books and exhibitions at MoMA.
Learn about Cindy Sherman, a contemporary master of socially critical photography and a key figure of the Pictures Generation. Explore her self-portraits in various guises that challenge the seductive and oppressive influence of mass media imagery.
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- January 19, 1954
- Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Cindy Sherman (born January 19, 1954, Glen Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.) is an American photographer known for her images—particularly her elaborately “disguised” self-portraits—that comment on social role-playing and sexual stereotypes.
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Cynthia Morris Sherman (born January 19, 1954) is an American photographer and film director, best known for her conceptual portraits. In 1995, she was the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. In 2013 she received an honorary doctorate degree from the Royal College of Art, London.
Learn about Cindy Sherman's self-portraits that critique gender and identity, and her seminal series Untitled Film Stills. Explore her artworks, biography, exhibitions, and auction prices on Artnet.
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Learn about the life and work of Cindy Sherman, one of the most influential artists of contemporary art. Explore her series of self-portraits that challenge and subvert stereotypes of gender, identity, and media.
