Untitled Film Still #45 1979

Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Still #45" (1979) is a black and white photograph depicting a woman wearing a swimsuit and diving goggles partially submerged in water. This piece exemplifies Sherman’s Untitled Film Still series, which explores the representation of women in film and media. Her self-portraits often reference popular culture and challenge conventional beauty standards through their staged and theatrical nature. This particular image, with its anonymous setting and enigmatic expression, leaves the viewer questioning the narrative and context of the scene.