Nancy Hellebrand, Studio view © Nancy Hellebrand, 2024

June 5, 2024

Amie Potsic interviews photographer Nancy Hellebrand about her solo exhibition EVERYBODYBEAUTIFUL at The Print Center in Philadelphia. Hellebrand's work investigates the evolving beauty of the aging female body in intimate and exquisite prints on unconventional materials.

Nancy Hellebrand © Image courtesy of Amie Potsic

Nancy Hellebrand is a trailblazing figure in photography, celebrated for her exhibitions in prestigious institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Tate Liverpool, and MoMA in New York. Notably, her solo showcase at the National Portrait Gallery in London marked a historic first for an American artist and a living woman.

Her works grace collections at MoMA, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Yale University Art Gallery. Influenced by luminaries such as Alexey Brodovitch and Bill Brandt, Hellebrand's artistry is characterized by a profound commitment to empathy and understanding.

As an educator at Yale University and Parsons The New School for Design, Hellebrand's impact extends beyond her art. She's been honored with fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, further solidifying her legacy.

In her ongoing series, "Naked," Hellebrand challenges norms and celebrates the beauty of aging through striking portraits of nude older women, inviting viewers to reconsider conventional ideals.

Nancy Hellebrand's visionary approach continues to redefine the boundaries of contemporary photography, inviting viewers on a journey of introspection and empathy.

NANCY HELLEBRAND

NANCY HELLEBRAND: EVERYBODYBEAUTIFUL

On view from April 19 - July 20, 2024 at The Print Center

*Nancy Hellebrand: EVERYBODYBEAUTIFUL* installation view, The Print Center, Philadelphia, PA, 2024 © Amie Potsic 2024

The Print Center, a nonprofit gallery located in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, encourages the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs. The Print Center is an international voice in print; our global outlook coincides with a strong sense of local purpose. Recognized as a locally significant and internationally respected gallery, an art education provider and an artists’ advocate, The Print Center is known for supporting emerging and established artists; developing unusual and intriguing programs that attract a diverse audience; and making art accessible to all members of the community.

To learn more about Nancy Hellebrand’s artwork, visit her website or follow her on Instagram: @nancy_hellebrand.

Banner Image: Nancy Hellebrand’s prints and plaster artworks © Nancy Hellebrand 2024