Helen Trompeteler is a curator and writer with over twenty years of experience collaborating with artists to bring their visions to life. As Deputy Director and Director of Programs at Silver Eye Center for Photography, she leads initiatives that foster community and expand visual storytelling. Previously, Helen held senior roles at the Royal Collection Trust and the National Portrait Gallery, where she led partnerships and exhibitions that reframed historical collections for contemporary audiences. She is the co-founder of By/For: Photography & Democracy, a global collective that explores how photography shapes ideas of democracy and citizenship.
On view at Silver Eye through May 2, 2026: FIERCE: Pittsburgh by Ajamu X celebrates individuals shaping the city’s Black queer culture today and affirms their place within an evolving global archive. Learn more. Installation view: credit Sean Carroll