Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman is an influential American photographer and artist known for her conceptual self-portraits. Born in 1954, she explores themes of identity, gender, and the role of women in society through her work. Sherman often dresses in various costumes and assumes different personas, challenging the way we see and interpret images. Her best-known series, "Untitled Film Stills," features her in staged scenes that mimic film stills, provoking questions about representation and stereotypes. By using herself as both model and creator, Sherman invites viewers to consider the constructed nature of identity and the influence of media on self-perception.