What is Cindy Sherman best known for? Why is Cindy Sherman so famous?

Cindy Sherman is an American artist best known for her disguised photographic self-portraits, depicting herself in many different contexts directed towards social role-playing and sexual stereotypes.

In 2006, Cindy Sherman created a series of fashion advertisements for designer Marc Jacobs. For Balenciaga, Sherman created the six-image series Cindy Sherman: Untitled (Balenciaga) in 2008.

In 2010, Cindy Sherman collaborated with Anna Hu on a design for a piece of jewelry. Cindy Sherman also had a role in The Feature in 2008 which earned a New Vision Award.

Cindy Sherman made a brief appearance in John Waters’ movie Pecker. Sherman’s initial individual exhibition in New York debuted at The Kitchen, a noncommercial venue, in 1980.

Cindy Sherman has taken part in numerous international events, such as SITE Santa Fe (2004); the Venice Biennale (1982, 1995); and five Whitney Biennials.

Cindy Sherman serves on the artistic advisory committee of the New York City-based Stephen Petronio Company and the Artists Committee of the Americans for the Arts.