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Series of black-and-white photographs in which Sherman poses as various female stereotypes from 1950s-60s film, exploring identity construction and the male gaze.
Significance
Foundational work of postmodern photography and feminist art theory. MoMA acquired the complete set for $1 million in 1995, establishing Sherman as a major artist.
Medium
Gelatin silver prints
Dimensions
70 photographs, various sizes
Location
Museum of Modern Art (complete set), New York, USA