Spencer Elden

Spencer Elden (born 1991) is an American artist best known as the naked infant featured on the cover of Nirvana's landmark 1991 album 'Nevermind.' The photograph, taken by photographer Kirk Weddle at a swimming pool in Southern California when Elden was just four months old, became one of the most iconic and culturally significant album covers in music history. The image, which showed the baby underwater swimming toward a dollar bill, came to represent the grunge era and became synonymous with one of rock music's most important releases. As an adult, Elden has become an accomplished artist in his own right, working with various media and maintaining a presence in the art and entertainment world. He has been involved in various exhibitions, collaborations, and creative projects beyond his status as the 'Nevermind baby.' Elden's identity as the infant on the album cover has defined much of his public life and cultural significance, making him a unique figure at the intersection of rock history and contemporary art. His existence and work have raised important discussions about childhood fame, consent, and the lasting impact of iconic images in popular culture.