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International Center of Photography Director to transition to new executive role

NEW YORK, N.Y.- The International Center of Photography (ICP) announced today that Willis E. Hartshorn, its Ehrenkranz Director, has informed ICP’s Board of Trustees of his desire, for health reasons, to transition to a different full-time executive role in the institution. Consequently, ICP’s Board has formed a Search Committee which has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to conduct an international search for a new Director to lead the institution. Mr. Hartshorn, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, will continue in his current role until his successor is in place. He then will concentrate on initiatives associated with the strategic direction of ICP. Known as Buzz, Mr. Hartshorn joined the ICP staff in 1982 and has held numerous positions, including Coordinator of Traveling Exhibitions, Director of Exhibitions and Deputy Director for Programs, before being named Director in 1994. Mr. Hartshorn recently led an ini