Untitled Film Still #17 1978

Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Still #17" (1978) is a black and white photograph from the artist's iconic series that explores the role of women in media. Sherman, posing as a nameless actress, adopts a film noir-inspired aesthetic, evoking a sense of mystery and intrigue. The photograph's composition, featuring a woman in a head scarf gazing towards the camera against a backdrop of urban architecture, further amplifies this sense of ambiguity. This series, which includes over 70 photographs, critiques the objectification and stereotypical representations of women in popular culture.