Nancy Youdelman

Born 1948 in New York, USA
Lives and works in Clovis, California.

Nancy Youdelman is a notable American artist whose career has spanned several decades, focusing on themes of femininity, memory, and the personal narratives of women. She is best known for her sculptural works, which often incorporate clothing and textiles, combined with photographs, text, and found objects. Her art explores the intersections of the body, identity, and the passage of time, creating evocative and deeply personal works.

As an early participant in the feminist art movement, Nancy Youdelman has helped shape discussions around the role of women in art and society. Her work continues to inspire conversations about gender, memory, and the ways in which art can serve as a repository for personal and collective histories.

Youdelman has exhibited widely in the United States and internationally. Her work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and she is recognized as a key figure in feminist art history; her works are in many private and public collections, including the Brooklyn Museum; the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, CA; the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles; and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.