Exhibition
The exhibition took place from 20 December 2012 to 13 February 2013.
Cindy Sherman. That’s me – That’s not me. Early works 1975 – 1977. Art from the VERBUND COLLECTION
The VERBUND COLLECTION, Vienna, was hosted in the Centre de la photographie, Geneva, from 20 December 2012 to 13 February 2013.
The exhibition Cindy Sherman. That’s me – That’s not me. Early Works 1975-1977 shows around 50 of the artist’s works which the VERBUND COLLECTION, Vienna, has acquired since its founding in 2004. Following the presentation in the Vertical Gallery in Vienna, Sherman’s early work can be seen in France for the first time.
Curator:
Curated by Gabriele Schor, founding director of the VERBUND COLLECTION, Vienna, and Joerg Bader, Director Centre de la photographie Genève, Geneva
Team of the VERBUND COLLECTION, Vienna
Theresa Dann – curatorial assistant
Ema Rajković – curatorial assistant
Artist
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.
Centre de la photographie Genève
28, rue des Bains CH – 1205 Genève
Insights into the exhibition Cindy Sherman. That’s me – That’s not me. Early works 1975 – 1977 Art from the VERBUND COLLECTION
Publication:
Cindy Sherman. Early work 1975-1977
published by Gabriele Schor
Hardcover: 376 pages
Publisher: Hatje Cantz Verlag
Edition: 2012
Language: German
ISBN 978-3-7757-2980-2
That’s me – That’s not me
Contrary to the generally held view, it is not the famous Untitled Film Stills (1977-1980) that form the start of Cindy Sherman’s artistic development but, among other things, the 50 extraordinary and lesser known works from the holdings of the VERBUND COLLECTION. In the dynamic environment of the Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, Sherman learns about conceptual and performative forms of expression and rapidly integrates these into her art. The specifics of her early work are the presentation of the process of transformation, the use of different media ranging from photography to film and performance, and her method of telling complex image stories with cut-out figures. At this time, the artist was exploring how it feels to slip into a different role and to move away from oneself.
