Cindy Sherman

HAUSER & WIRTH London, Savile Row 23, W1S 2ET, London

October 13, 2026 – December 23, 2026

This fall at Hauser & Wirth London, Cindy Sherman debuts photographic works from her new Fabric Matrons series that explores identity as a continual process of construction over a lifetime. Shaped by a visual vocabulary of elaborately draped fabrics, the protagonists in Sherman's images appear to dissolve into their surroundings, heightening the tension between concealment and display to examine how women negotiate visibility in different phases of life. Through these staged scenes, the artist foregrounds the performance and perception of both femininity and beauty, probing societal expectations and enduring pressure to fashion and maintain a public image over time. The works mark a sophisticated evolution in her engagement with fashion imagery, incorporating fabrics and elements from Chanel's extensive archives. Sherman's dialogue with the fashion house dates back to her Ominous Landscapes series (2010–2012).