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“Everyone thinks these are self-portraits but they aren't meant to be. I just use myself as a model because I know I can push myself to extremes, make each shot as ugly or goofy or silly as possible.”

Quote by Cindy Sherman

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Cindy Sherman is an American photographer renowned for her self-portrait series. Her work often involves female imagery, exploring themes of gender, identity, and media representation through carefully designed costumes, makeup, and settings. more

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