What It Takes®

Academy of Achievement

Revealing, intimate conversations with visionaries and leaders in the arts, science, technology, public service, sports and business. These engaging personal stories are drawn from interviews with the American Academy of Achievement, and offer insights you’ll want to apply to your own life.

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What It Takes®

Episodes (228)

Yesterday Cindy Sherman: Illusions of Identity
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What It Takes®

Apr 13, 2026
42¼ minutes
45 MB

Cindy Sherman, one of the world's most renowned contemporary art photographers, started posing for her own photos in the 1970's, long before the advent of selfies. But she says her images are not self-portraits. Instead, she uses sets, costumes and makeup to create an elaborate array of characters. In this introspective interview about her journey as an individual and an artist, Cindy Sherman reveals how and why she hides herself from view.

What It Takes®

Cindy Sherman: Illusions of Identity

Academy of Achievement

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