Untitled Film Still #21 (1978) – Cindy Sherman

For lensmen, breathtaking scenery, famous people, and special events are typically worth capturing. Cindy Sherman, however, has a unique way of seamlessly blending art and photography: taking self-portraits in different staged circumstances. That is, she becomes the subject in what seemed to be a distinctive performance shot.

Here, it would appear that Sherman is an actress ready for her closeup. With her multitude of costumes and props, she would become many things, from a socialite to a clown. In 2016, the talented woman and sculptor Annette Messager were given the Praemium Imperiale prize for their contributions to painting and sculpture.