Cindy Sherman: Illusions of Identity

Cindy Sherman, one of the world's most renowned contemporary art photographers, started posing for her own photos in the 1970's, long before the advent of selfies. But she says her images are not self-portraits. Instead, she uses sets, costumes and makeup to create an elaborate array of characters. In this introspective interview about her journey as an individual and an artist, Cindy Sherman reveals how and why she hides herself from view.

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Cindy Sherman: Illusions of Identity is an episode from What It Takes by Academy of Achievement.

This episode is 00:42:14 long.

This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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