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Helen Trompeteler is a curator and writer deeply committed to supporting underrepresented visual artists. Her collaborative practice is informed by more than twenty years of curatorial experience at Silver Eye Center for Photography (US), the Royal Collection Trust (UK), the National Portrait Gallery (UK), and as an independent curator. Her extensive writing on photography and visual culture has been published worldwide. Originally from London, Helen’s European heritage and her grandparents’ experiences of migration have profoundly shaped her life. She lives with her partner, Liz, and their beloved dog, Elam, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Detail of barquito de papel in Vivian Poey’s installation for Passages | Priya Suresh Kambli and Vivian Poey on view at Silver Eye Center for Photography until February 8, 2025. Image: Tara Geyer