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Cindy Sherman: The Ordinary Character

publication · 2026-04-23

Cindy Sherman stages herself alone in her New York studio, using a multitude of wigs and props to transform into both seductive and repulsive characters, photographing herself like a romance novel starlet. In a recent series of abstract photographs, she discusses with Catherine Francblin the victims of her photo novels, common conceptions of beauty, and her true models.

Key facts

  • Cindy Sherman works alone in her New York studio.
  • She uses wigs and accessories to create characters.
  • She photographs herself as both seductive and repulsive figures.
  • Her work is compared to romance novel starlets.
  • She recently created a series of abstract photographs.
  • Catherine Francblin interviewed her.
  • Topics include victims of her photo novels, beauty, and models.
  • The interview was published in artpress in January 1992.

Entities

Artists

  • Cindy Sherman

Institutions

  • artpress

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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