1997
One of the most influential American contemporary photographers, Cindy Sherman has centered her work on transformation. In self-portraits that evoke the tropes of cinema and advertising, she has transformed herself to experiment with ideas of identity, particularly related to the expectations for women. Sherman is one of the most significant artists of the Pictures Generation, a group of artists who have utilized appropriation and montage to reveal the constructed nature of images, including Richard Prince, Barbara Kruger, David Salle and Robert Longo.
Sherman was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, in 1954. Growing up in Long Beach, she was immersed in the television and film culture of the era — the Cold War, nuclear bombs, capitalism and the increasing onslaught of images selling an ever-growing array of commercial products. In 1972, she attended the State University of New York in Buffalo and majored in painting, but she became enthralled with photography and switched her major, graduating in 1976.
Shortly after graduation, she began to work on one of her best-known series, the “Untitled Film Stills.” For the 70 black-and-white photographs that mimic publicity stills used to advertise movies, she was both the photographer and the subject. The work debuted in 1980 to critical acclaim and international recognition.
During the 1980s, Sherman began to shoot with color film and use prosthetics and stage makeup. She explored the grotesque and malevolent by creating photographs portraying eating disorders, insanity and death. Her work further focused on how society maintains and perpetuates stereotypical roles for women.
Her manipulation of identity through images has influenced many photographers, including Ryan Trecartin, Lisa Yuskavage and Tracey Ullman. In 2000, Sherman’s work was exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. In 2012, the Museum of Modern Art in New York held a retrospective of her work. The National Portrait Gallery in London held a retrospective in 2019.
Major museums around the world have collected her work, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London and the Art Institute of Chicago. Her photographs frequently fetch record prices at auction.
On 1stdibs, find Cindy Sherman’s photography, prints and multiples, mixed media and more.
Office Killer 1997 Film Poster, Contemporary Offset Print, Unframed
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poster for the 1997 American comedy-horror film directed by Cindy Sherman. Starring Carol Kane, David Thornton and Molly Ringwald. Shipping and Handlin...
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Cindy Sherman 2000 Exhibition Poster, Offset Print, Unframed
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an original exhibition poster from the 2000 Cindy Sherman exhibition at the Hasselblad Center in Germany. Although this version of the poster is unsigned, it remains a highly...
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Cindy Sherman Untitled #103 Offset Print, Contemporary, Signed, 1999
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 39.5 x 27.25 inches ( 100.33 x 69.215 cm ) Image Size: 36.75 x 24.75 inches ( 93.345 x 62.865 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age Sup...
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Cindy Sherman 'Untitled' Vintage Offset Print, Contemporary, 1980s
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original exhibition poster for Cindy Sherman’s show in Japan features text in Japanese and a striking photographic composition. In the image, Sherman wears a light brown overcoat and a short blondish wig while crossing a street that, judging by the vintage cars, evokes the 1970s—most likely a California setting. She gazes to the right, as if checking for oncoming traffic in the opposite direction, creating a moment of suspense and quiet narrative tension. Set against a moody blue background, the contrast between the warm tones of her coat and the cool backdrop mimics a chiaroscuro effect, pushing her figure dramatically to the foreground. This compelling visual dynamic enhances the cinematic quality of Sherman’s work, reinforcing her signature exploration of identity, performance, and self-representation. A rare and evocative piece, this Japanese exhibition poster...
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Cindy Sherman 1985 Exhibition Poster - Offset Print Photography
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 33 x 23.25 inches ( 83.82 x 59.055 cm ) Image Size: 18 x 11.75 inches ( 45.72 x 29.845 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age Additional Details: Original exhibition poster for Cindy Sherman...
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Cindy Sherman 'Portraits' Exhibition Poster, 1993, Unframed Print
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 33 x 23.5 inches ( 83.82 x 59.69 cm ) Image Size: 32 x 23.25 inches ( 81.28 x 59.055 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: This is an original exhibitio...
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Cindy Sherman, Untitled 103 - Signed Print from 1999, Contemporary Photography
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cindy Sherman (American, b. 1954) Untitled #103, 1982 Medium: Offset lithograph on paper Dimensions: 101 × 65 cm (39¾ h × 25½ w in) Edition size: Unknown (presumably 100 to 200) Mark...
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Untitled
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Untitled, 1985 Chromogenic print Framed Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches (57.2 x 57.2 cm) Edition of 125
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Cindy Sherman Bomb Magazine 1983 (advertisement)
By Cindy Sherman
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Cindy Sherman Bomb Magazine 1983: A rare advertisement/promotional card featuring photography by Cindy Sherman in conjunction with Bomb Magazine. Dimensions: 11 x 15 inches. Medium...
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Untitled
By Cindy Sherman
Located in New York, NY
Color photograph (Edition of 300) 39 x 30 inches, sheet 28 x 19.5 inches, image This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Artist Cindy Sherman employs makeup,...
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Cindy Sherman Comme des Garcons 1993 (announcement)
By Cindy Sherman
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Cindy Sherman Comme des Garcons postcard 1993: A rare advertisement/promotional card designed and (offset) illustrated by Cindy Sherman in conjunction with Comme des Garcons FW93. D...
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Cindy Sherman fashion advertisement 1983 (advertisement)
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cindy Sherman Issey Miyake 1983: A RARE 1980s fashion campaign advertisement, featuring photography by Cindy Sherman in conjunction with famed Japanese fashion designer, Issey Miyake...
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