Nicholas Nixon first took a photograph of his wife and three sisters back in 1976.
It looked like a typical family photograph, but he saw something truly special amongst the Brown sisters. He saw a beautiful project and a special bond.
Ever since that first photograph, Nixon has made it a yearly tradition to take a photo of the Brown sisters. The project would be a very intimate look at sisterhood and how time affected our lives and relationships. Although time may change our appearance and our bodies, it never changes the love shared amongst sisters.
This collection will be featured at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
1976
The sisters range from 16 to 26 years old at the time. While some were entering adulthood, others were already in the midst of it.
1977
One year later, the sisters look older and more mature. Their fashion style has also changed.
1978
This photo highlights the similarities amongst the sisters. You can see how they all resemble one another!
1979
1980
1981
1982
The sisters all look much older. They’re no longer girls; they’re beautiful women!
1983
1984
Hair styles have changed as well as clothing styles.
1985
A decade has passed since the first photo they took. Each sister is now her own woman. They lead separate lives but the sisterhood they share ties them together.
1986
1987
1988
This is the first photo where it seems they are all smiling.
1989
1990
1991
1992
This is the first photo where they are not all looking at the camera.
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
A new millennium has arrived, and the sisters brace each other tightly.
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
“Aging has a wonderful beauty and we should all have respect for that.” -Earth Kitt
2008
2009
2010
2011
We can see how time has affected their appearance, but you can see how their love has never changed.
2012
2013
2014
The finale.
Timelapse
Watch as four decades pass between these sisters.
It’s incredible to see how time has affected the Brown sisters.
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