"Untitled Film Still #6." (1977) The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Acquired through the generosity of Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder in memory of Eugene M. Schwartz © 2012 Cindy Sherman
It’s been 15 years since influential artist and photographer Cindy Sherman has had a major, comprehensive exhibit—and luckily fans of her work don’t have much longer to wait. Beginning February 26, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City is presenting a “retrospective survey” of her artwork, which will feature over 180 photographs made from the mid-1970s through the present.
The exhibit will feature some of Sherman’s most interesting and beloved self-portrayed characters including the fictional film actresses of the 1950s and 60s from “Untitled Film Stills”; common subjects from Old Masters paintings, such as aristocrats and milkmaids; and her over-the-top “society” women. Also on display is her most recent work: murals that depict a Sherman character in color against a black-and-white landscape painting.
In conjunction with the exhibit, MOMA will be screening films selected by Sherman. The exhibit, “Cindy Sherman,” will also be on display at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (July 14 – October 7, 2012) and at the Walker Art Center (November 3, 2012 – January 27, 2013) in Minneapolis.
"Untitled Film Still #21." (1978) The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Horace W. Goldsmith Fund through Robert B. Menschel © 2012 Cindy Sherman
"Untitled #96." (1981) The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Carl D. Lobell © 2012 Cindy Sherman
"Untitled #131." (1983) Courtesy the artist and Metro Pictures, New York © 2012 Cindy Sherman
"Untitled #119." (1983) Courtesy the artist and Metro Pictures, New York © 2012 Cindy Sherman
"Untitled #137" (1984) Courtesy the artist and Metro Pictures, New York © 2012 Cindy Sherman
"Untitled #183." (1988) Courtesy the artist and Metro Pictures, New York © 2012 Cindy Sherman
"Untitled #424." (2004) Courtesy the artist and Metro Pictures, New York © 2012 Cindy Sherman
"Untitled #463." (2007-2008) Courtesy the artist and Metro Pictures, New York © 2012 Cindy Sherman
"Untitled #466." (2008) The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Acquired through the generosity of Robert B. Menschel in honor of Jerry I. Speyer. © 2012 Cindy Sherman
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