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Uli Weber

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| name = Uli Weber

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| caption = Weber by Lily Betrand Webb

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1964|01|21}}

| birth_place = Ulm, West Germany

| occupation = Photographer

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| website = {{URL|https://www.uliweber.com}}

{{URL|https://www.uliweber-fineart.com}}

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Biography

Uli Weber, internationally renowned photographer, was born in Germany. After studying photography in Rome, he moved to London and is best known for his work in the field of Portrait and Fine Art Photography. [http://www.uliweber.com] According to Ivan Shaw, international critic and former director of photography for American Vogue, Weber’s mastery and artistic technique can be compared to those of well-known masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and August Sander. His photographs are celebrated in the world of Fine Art and have been exhibited in various museums around the world, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, the MUST museum and the Castle of Charles V in Lecce, as well as in prestigious spaces in London such as the Saatchi Gallery, Maison Assouline and Christie’s.

Uli Weber, internationally renowned photographer, was born in Germany. After studying photography in Rome, he moved to London and is best known for his work in the field of Portrait and Fine Art Photography. [http://www.uliweber.com] According to Ivan Shaw, international critic and former director of photography for American Vogue, Weber’s mastery and artistic technique can be compared to those of well-known masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and August Sander. His photographs are celebrated in the world of Fine Art and have been exhibited in various museums around the world, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, the MUST museum and the Castle of Charles V in Lecce, as well as in prestigious spaces in London such as the Saatchi Gallery, Maison Assouline and Christie’s.

Uli Weber learned his art in Italy, where he developed his ability to create imagery with a dramatic intensity combining mystery, romance and glamour. His first cover shoot in 1994 was for the iconic style magazine Arena and featured Sting{{cite web|url=https://www.uliweber-fineart.com/book-vv#0|title=Sting (1994)|accessdate=2023-11-10|publisher=Uli Weber}} wrapped in a vivid red Katharine Hamnett fake fur coat. Other prestigious commissions followed for magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, and GQ. The faces of well-known celebrities such as Keira Knightley, Kylie Minogue,{{cite web|url=https://www.uliweber-fineart.com/book-vv#10|title=Kylie Minogue (1994)|accessdate=2023-11-10|publisher=Uli Weber}} Hugh Grant,{{cite web|url=https://www.uliweber-fineart.com/book-vv#4|title=Hugh Grant (1995)|accessdate=2023-11-10|publisher=Uli Weber}} Kate Moss,{{cite web|url=https://www.uliweber-fineart.com/book-vv#3|title=Kate Moss (1990)|accessdate=2023-11-10|publisher=Uli Weber}} Lily Cole,{{cite web|url=https://www.uliweber-fineart.com/book-vv#11|title=Lily Cole (2007)|accessdate=2023-11-10|publisher=Uli Weber}} Daniel Radcliffe,{{cite web|url=https://www.uliweber-fineart.com/book-vv#0|title=Daniel Radcliffe (2004)|accessdate=2023-11-10|publisher=Uli Weber}} Jeremy Irons{{cite web|url=https://www.uliweber-fineart.com/book-vv#6|title=Jeremy Ions (1993)|accessdate=2023-11-10|publisher=Uli Weber}} as well as architects such as Achille Castiglioni and Oscar Niemeyer, were immortalized in the beautiful photographic book Portraits published by Skira in 2010 with exhibitions in London, New York,{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/uli-webers-famous-faces-on-view-at-ten43-gallery|title=Uli Weber’s Famous Faces On View at Ten43 Gallery| accessdate=2023-11-10|publisher=Vouge.com}} and Milan.

In 2014, upon an invitation by the Duke of Richmond, Uli Weber changed gear, swapping Kate Moss for Sir Stirling Moss and this shift gave rise to Weber’s next book, “Goodwood Revival”,{{cite web|url=https://www.https://www.uliweber.com/books|title=Uli Weber - Books| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=Uliweber.com}} an award-winning photography project highlighting the most eccentric vintage car race in the world, which is an annual event on the Goodwood estate owned by the Duke of Richmond, in West Sussex (England). With the book Goodwood Revival,{{cite web|url=https://www.https://www.uliweber.com/books|title=Uli Weber - Books| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=Uliweber.com}} published by Skira in 2014, Uli Weber delved head-first into the sophisticated and exclusive elegance of motor racing, covering over more than twenty extremely competitive races in which vintage racing cars and motorcycles compete.

Through his images, Weber revived the racing atmosphere.

From the elaborately posed shot to the poignant unguarded moment, Weber’s eye for reportage photography captures a treasury of magic moments, created here by a master of his craft. It is almost as if you can hear the roar of the engines and the smell of Castrol oil. The photographic quality of Uli Weber’s work attracted wonderful testimonials from the legendary racing driver, Sir Jackie Stewart (three times world champion) who commented, “Well done on the lovely book. I’m sure it’s going to be much loved by a great many people.” The aforementioned Sir Stirling Moss commented, “The quality of the photography and production in this book are stunning and it captures the atmosphere of this unique event”. Images from the “Goodwood Revival” book have been exhibited in London, Milan and Lecce.

Uli Weber’s third book, “The Allure of Horses”,{{cite web|url=https://www.https://www.uliweber.com/books|title=Uli Weber - Books| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=Uliweber.com}} published by Assouline{{cite web|url=https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9781614287315/allure-horses-Weber-Uli-1614287317/plp|title=Uli Weber - Books| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=abebooks.co.uk}} in Autumn of 2018, is the result of a long and meticulous five-year project which leads readers through a unique exploration of the close relationship between man and horse. Highlighting the myriad roles that the horse and people play in our sporting, working, social and cultural lives. Photographs included in the book were exhibited in London, Milan and the Castle of Charles V in Lecce in 2019.

In 2019, Weber was commissioned to create a series of artistic portraits of Polo riders for Hackett London which were later exhibited and included in an auction at Christie’s in London. Uli Weber’s work has been reviewed by major magazines such as The Times, Der Spiegel, La Repubblica and The Huffington Post.

In 2022 Weber had two solo exhibitions: the first one in Italy, in the splendid rooms of the most important Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Sicily, Palazzo Riso, Palermo, accompanied by the publication of his latest book 'Seductions', the title of the exhibition. His second exhibition, 'Moments', hosted in the evocative setting of Ljubljana Castle, Slovenia's main exhibition space. In 2023, Weber featured in a further two exhibitions: The first being a solo exhibition of Goodwood Revival in the Bocconi Art Gallery by MIA. The second, Uli was successfully selected as a finalist for the Terna Driving Energy Award 2023 where he exhibited his work at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Italy.

Books

  • {{cite book |last=Weber |first=Uli |year=2010 |title=Portraits |publisher=Skira |isbn=9788857207032}}
  • {{cite book |last=Weber |first=Uli |year=2014 |title=Goodwood Revival |publisher=Skira |isbn=9788857222936}}
  • {{cite book |last=Weber |first=Uli |year=2018|title=The Allure Of Horses |publisher=Assouline |isbn=9781614287315}}
  • {{cite book |last=Weber |first=Uli |year=2022 |title=Seductions |publisher= Il Cigno GG Edizioni |isbn = 9788878314801}}
  • {{cite book | last=Borgonzoni | first=L. | last2=Sbarigia | first2=C. | title=Dive & madrine. Tra Cinecittà e la Mostra Internazionale del Cinema di Venezia negli scatti di Uli Weber. Catalogo della mostra (Venezia, 28 agosto-7 settembre 2024). Ediz. italiana e inglese | date=2024 | isbn=978-88-9282-679-3}}

Exhibitions

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  • 2024, L’Italia baciata dalla luna, Italian Cultural Institute, London, UK {{Cite web |last=Internazionale |first=Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione |title=L’Italia baciata dalla luna |url=https://iiclondra.esteri.it/en/gli_eventi/calendario/litalia-baciata-dalla-luna/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=iiclondra.esteri.it |language=en-GB}}
  • 2024, Dive & Madrine, Venice, Italy {{Cite web |last=Aricò |first=Giacomo |date=2024-08-28 |title=Dive & Madrine, la mostra al Festival di Venezia 2024 celebra la donna tra cinema e moda |url=https://www.vogue.it/article/dive-e-madrine-mostra-festival-di-venezia-2024-foto |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Vogue Italia |language=it-IT}}
  • 2024, Revival: Goodwood vs Maranello, Mercanteinfiera Spring 2024, Parma, Italy {{Cite web |date=2024-02-07 |title=Revival: Goodwood vs Maranello |url=https://www.mercanteinfiera.it/en/goodwood-revival-vs-maranello |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Mercanteinfiera |language=en-US}}
  • 2023, Goodwood Revival, MIA, Bocconi Art Gallery, Milan, Italy{{cite web|url=https://www.miafair.it/en/bag-bocconi-art-gallery/|title=BAG – Bocconi Art Gallery| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=MIA}}
  • 2022, Moments, The Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljana, Slovenia{{cite web|url=https://www.ljubljanskigrad.si/en/castle-events/moments-uli-weber/|title=Moments - Uli Weber| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=Ljubljanski Grad}}
  • 2022, Seductions, Palazzo Riso, Palermo, Italy{{cite web|url=https://www.arte.it/calendario-arte/palermo/mostra-uli-weber-seductions-84693|title=Uli Weber. Seductions| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=Arte.it}}{{cite web|url=https://palermo.repubblica.it/societa/2022/04/13/news/gli_appuntamenti_di_giovedi-345321144/|title=Thursday's events: DJ set on the terrace, the guys from Massimo and photos at the Riso Museum| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher= Palermo Repubblica/}}
  • 2021, Quid Pluris : looking beyond, Palazzo Maresgallo, Lecce, Italy{{cite web|url=https://www.internimagazine.com/agenda/uli-weber-palazzo-maresgallo/|title=In Salento the gaze is beyond| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=interni magazine}}
  • 2019, The Allure of Horses, Fabbrica Del Vapore, Milan, Italy
  • 2019, The Allure of Horses, Castello di Carlo V, Lecce, Italy{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/uli-webers-famous-faces-on-view-at-ten43-gallery|title=ULI WEBER "The Allure of Horses" Creature equestri. Una passione inglese|accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=castello carlov}}
  • 2018, The Allure of Horses, Maison Assouline, London, UK{{cite web|url=https://www.artrabbit.com/events/the-allure-of-horses|title=The Allure of Horses|accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=ArtRabbit}}
  • 2016, Goodwood Revival, Sunbeam Studios, London, UK{{cite web|url=http://www.uliweber-fineart.com/exhibitions#26|title=Goodwood Revival, Sunbeam Studios, London, 2015| accessdate=2023-10-08|publisher=Uli Weber}}
  • 2015, Goodwood Revival, Museo storico della città di Lecce, Italy{{cite web|url=https://mtartbox.wordpress.com/2015/07/18/goodwood-revival-mostra-di-uli-weber-a-lecce-fino-al-30-settembre-2015/|title=“Goodwood Revival”, Uli Weber exhibition in Lecce, until 30 September 2015|accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=ArtBox}}
  • 2015, Goodwood Revival, San Babila Location, Milan, Italy
  • 2012, Portraits, Ten43 Gallery Gallery, New York City, USA{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/uli-webers-famous-faces-on-view-at-ten43-gallery|title=Uli Weber’s Famous Faces On View at Ten43 Gallery| accessdate=2017-04-19|publisher=Vouge.com}}
  • 2012, Portraits, Palazzo Vernazza, Lecce, Italy{{cite web|url=http://www.puglia.info/blog/index.php/uli-weber-inaugura-palazzo-vernazza-1815.html|title=Puglia Information Site| accessdate=2017-04-19|publisher=puglia.info}}
  • 2011, Portraits, La Rinascente Milan, Italy{{cite web|url=http://www.uliweber-fineart.com/exhibitions#30|title=Portraits, La Rinascente, Milan, 2010| accessdate=2023-10-08|publisher=Uli Weber}}
  • 2011, Portraits, La Rinascente Palermo, Italy{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QK8mB3ahmY|title=Skira Publishing Youtube channel| accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher=youtube.com}}
  • 2010, Portraits, The Hospital Club, London, UK{{cite web |url=http://poppycleopatra.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/uli-weber-portraits.html |title=Uli Weber : Portraits | accessdate=2023-11-09|publisher= Poppycleopatra Blogspot}}

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