Ellen Handy

Who is Ellen Handy?

Ellen Joan Handy is an American art critic and historian of art, printmaking, and photography. She is Chair of the Photography Department of City College of the City University of New York. She is known for both her wide knowledge of historical movements and genres, such as Japanese photo-postcards and her commitment to developing, original talent. Some artists who became well-known were championed by her in their early years, such as Barbara Rosenthal and Mark Feldstein.