Cindy Sherman has initiated the Cindy Sherman Legacy Project (CSLP) to safeguard the integrity of her photographic work. This project includes condition assessments, controlled print replacements, and an online catalogue raisonné of her career. Sherman emphasizes the importance of this initiative to address the fragility of photographic materials over time. Museum leaders recognize this as a groundbreaking step for artists in lens-based media, setting new standards for legacy care and preservation in the art world.
Sherman's approach is both proactive and generous—she's setting a precedent that others will follow. The materiality of photographic works has long posed challenges for institutions.
This gives collectors and museums the tools to care for Sherman's work at a level equal to her artistic significance. It's a thoughtful intervention in the evolving relationship between photography and conservation.
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