Cindy Sherman. The Early Works 1975 – 1980

Fotomuseum Antwerpen
26.09.24 – 02.02.25

The exhibition presented early works by Cindy Sherman from the VERBUND COLLECTION, with which the artist discovered the game of transformation as her artistic maxim. The show included photographs from her student days as well as her iconic series Untitled Film Stills, which led to her international breakthrough in the late 1970s. Cindy Sherman - Early Works 1975-1980 was developed as a collaboration between the FOMU Antwerp and Gabriele Schor, founding director of the SAMMLUNG VERBUND, Vienna.

Parallel to our exhibition, the show Cindy Sherman Anti-Fashion was on show at the FOMU. Both were part of the year-long ENSOR 2024 programme to mark the 75th anniversary of James Ensor's death. Like Ensor, Sherman also expresses her critical attitude towards social conventions through masks and disguises.

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Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman is an American artist best known for her conceptual portraits. Using makeup, costumes, and props, Sherman inhabits various roles and identities, critically addressing social stereotypes, female identity, and the role of women in society. Often presented as a series of photographic self-portraits in which she portrays not herself but fictional characters, her work explores the construction of identity and the power of images. Sherman's influential work has made her a central figure in discussions about gender representation in art and beyond.