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Cindy Sherman — Lucille Ball
Cindy Sherman

Lucille Ball

1975

Cindy Sherman channels the iconic comedic actress Lucille Ball in this striking work, adopting her signature wide-eyed expression and playful persona through Sherman's signature use of costume, makeup, and theatrical staging. As in much of Sherman's practice, she inserts herself as both photographer and subject, blurring the line between identity and performance. The work invites reflection on femininity, celebrity, and the constructed nature of the personas women have historically been expected to embody.

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Cindy Sherman, Lucille Ball, 1975

Cindy Sherman channels the iconic comedic actress Lucille Ball in this striking work, adopting her signature wide-eyed expression and playful persona through Sherman's signature use of costume, makeup, and theatrical staging. As in much of Sherman's practice, she inserts herself as both photographer and subject, blurring the line between identity and performance. The work invites reflection on femininity, celebrity, and the constructed nature of the personas women have historically been expected to embody.

Year
1975
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Conceptual Photography, Identity Exploration, Conceptual Art, Photographic Medium, Contemporary Artist, Contemporary Photography, Celebrated Photographer, American Artist, Identity And Persona, Costume And Disguise, Figurative Art, Celebrity Subject, Portrait, Cinematic Style, Portrait Photography, Female Artist, Celebrity Likeness, Theatrical Mood, Celebrity Homage

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