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His first book, ”Portraits”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Portraits Books |url=https://www.uliweber.com/portraits-books |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>”,” published by [[Skira (publisher)|Skira]] in 2010, immortalizes icons from the worlds of culture, fashion, cinema and music, including [[Sting (musician)|Sting]], [[Kylie Minogue]], [[Kate Moss]], [[Jeremy Irons]], [[Bruce Willis]] and [[Oscar Niemeyer]], with exhibitions in [[London]], [[New York City|New York]] and [[Milan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jedrzejczak |first=Antonina |date=2012-03-19 |title=Uli Weber’s Famous Faces On View at Ten43 Gallery |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/uli-webers-famous-faces-on-view-at-ten43-gallery |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}</ref>

His first book, ”Portraits”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Portraits Books |url=https://www.uliweber.com/portraits-books |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>”,” published by [[Skira (publisher)|Skira]] in 2010, immortalizes icons from the worlds of culture, fashion, cinema and music, including [[Sting (musician)|Sting]], [[Kylie Minogue]], [[Kate Moss]], [[Jeremy Irons]], [[Bruce Willis]] and [[Oscar Niemeyer]], with exhibitions in [[London]], [[New York City|New York]] and [[Milan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jedrzejczak |first=Antonina |date=2012-03-19 |title=Uli Weber’s Famous Faces On View at Ten43 Gallery |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/uli-webers-famous-faces-on-view-at-ten43-gallery |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2014, Weber’s photographic art took a new and fascinating turn when the [[Duke of Richmond]] invited him to document the [[Goodwood Revival]], one of the most historic vintage car races in the world, and undoubtedly the most eccentric. The book, also published by [[Skira (publisher)|Skira]] and bearing the name of the event, ”Goodwood Revival”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Goodwood Revival Book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/goodwood-revival-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>, is now a classic in the world of art and vintage car collecting, as predicted by legendary driver [[Jackie Stewart|Sir Jackie Stewart]], who described it as a “lovely book . . . going to be much loved by a great many people”. In addition to the works being displayed in various international [[Museum|museums]] and [[exhibition]] spaces, the [[publication]] went on to win an award of excellence from the prestigious [[Communication Arts]] Awards in 2015.

In 2014, Weber’s photographic art took a new and fascinating turn when the [[Duke of Richmond]] invited him to document the [[Goodwood Revival]], one of the most historic vintage car races in the world, and undoubtedly the most eccentric. The book, also published by [[Skira (publisher)|Skira]] and bearing the name of the event, ”Goodwood Revival”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Goodwood Revival Book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/goodwood-revival-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>, is now a classic in the world of art and vintage car collecting, as predicted by legendary driver [[Jackie Stewart|Sir Jackie Stewart]], who described it as a “lovely book . . . going to be much loved by a great many people”. In addition to the works being displayed in various international [[Museum|museums]] and [[exhibition]] spaces, the [[publication]] went on to win an award of excellence from the prestigious [[Communication Arts]] Awards in 2015.

The year 2018 saw the publication of ”The Allure of Horses”<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Allure of Horses book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/the-allure-of-horses-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>, an extraordinary volume by [[Assouline Publishing|Assouline]], a publisher specializing in luxury culture, which encapsulates Weber’s five years of work on the deep bond between humans and horses. Presented in [[London]] and [[Milan]], amongst other places, the book inspired a series created for [[Hackett London]] in 2019, featuring fine art photos of polo: dazzling shots that highlight the symbiosis between player and horse, earning the artist a solo exhibition at [[Christie’s|Christie’s]], where the photos were subsequently auctioned.

The year 2018 saw the publication of ”The Allure of Horses”<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Allure of Horses book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/the-allure-of-horses-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>, an extraordinary volume by [[Assouline Publishing|Assouline]], a publisher specializing in luxury culture, which encapsulates Weber’s five years of work on the deep bond between humans and horses. Presented in [[London]] and [[Milan]], amongst other places, the book inspired a series created for [[Hackett London]] in 2019, featuring fine art photos of polo: dazzling shots that highlight the symbiosis between player and horse, earning the artist a solo exhibition at [[Christie’s|Christie’s]], where the photos were subsequently auctioned.

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In 2022, Weber presented two retrospective exhibitions: ”Seductions”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seductions Book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/seductions-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>, accompanied by a book of the same name published by il Cigno CC Edizioni, at [[Palazzo Riso]] in [[Palermo]], [[Sicily]]’s leading [[museum]] of [[Modern art|modern]] and [[contemporary art]]; and ”Moments” at [[Ljubljana Castle]], [[Slovenia]]’s most important [[Exhibition Place|exhibition space]].

In 2022, Weber presented two retrospective exhibitions: ”Seductions”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seductions Book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/seductions-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>, accompanied by a book of the same name published by il Cigno CC Edizioni, at [[Palazzo Riso]] in [[Palermo]], [[Sicily]]’s leading [[museum]] of [[Modern art|modern]] and [[contemporary art]]; and ”Moments” at [[Ljubljana Castle]], [[Slovenia]]’s most important [[Exhibition Place|exhibition space]].

The 2024 collaboration with the [[Ministry of Culture (Italy)|Italian Ministry of Culture]] and [[Cinecittà]] has led to the publication of ”Dive & Madrine”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dive & Madrine Book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/dive-and-madrine-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref> in the Electa Photo series, featuring Weber’s reinterpretation of historic film portraits from the [[Archive|archives]] of the [[Istituto Luce]] and [[Magnum Photos|Magnum]], creating a bridge between the icons of Italian cinema past and present. So much so that the [[President]] of [[Cinecittà]] emphasized how “Uli Weber’s masterful shots have redefined the festival’s legacy”. Previewed at the [[Venice Film Festival]], accompanied by a major [[exhibition]], the project was acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. The book went on to earn industry recognition when it won second prize in the [[Professional]] Book category at the 2025 [[International Photography Awards]].

The 2024 collaboration with the [[Ministry of Culture (Italy)|Italian Ministry of Culture]] and [[Cinecittà]] has led to the publication of ”Dive & Madrine”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dive & Madrine Book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/dive-and-madrine-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref> in the Electa Photo series, featuring Weber’s reinterpretation of historic film portraits from the [[Archive|archives]] of the [[Istituto Luce]] and [[Magnum Photos|Magnum]], creating a bridge between the icons of Italian cinema past and present. So much so that the [[President]] of [[Cinecittà]] emphasized how “Uli Weber’s masterful shots have redefined the festival’s legacy”. Previewed at the [[Venice Film Festival]], accompanied by a major [[exhibition]], the project was acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. The book went on to earn industry recognition when it won second prize in the [[Professional]] Book category at the 2025 [[International Photography Awards]].

In 2025, ”Il Mezzogiorno”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Il Mezzogiorno Book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/il-mezzogiorno-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>, Weber′s sixth publication, was launched in [[Tricase]], [[Puglia]]. This event was co-presented by [[Academy Awards|Academy Award-winning]] [[actress]] [[Dame Helen Mirren]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rodeschini |first=Barbara |date=2025-10-07 |title=Helen Mirren firma i testi del nuovo libro di Uli Weber |url=https://www.panorama.it/lifestyle/moda/helen-mirren-firma-i-testi-del-nuovo-libro-di-uli-weber |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Panorama |language=it-IT}}</ref>, whose text also features in the volume alongside a [[foreword]] by [[critic]] Denis Curti. [[Published]] by Electa Photo, the book presents a visual exploration of [[Southern Italy]] – [[Sicily]], [[Calabria]], [[Sardinia|Sardinia,]] [[Apulia|Puglia]], and [[Abruzzo]] among its regions – and highlights the contrasts of [[landscape]], history, and human influence that define the area, also known as Il [[Mezzogiorno]]. A portion of the proceeds from the publication supports the [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organisation]] Save the Olives, which combats the [[Xylella fastidiosa]] [[Bacteria|bacterium]] affecting olive trees in [[Southern Italy]] and is supported by its advisory member and [[spokesperson]], [[Dame Helen Mirren|Dame Helen Mirren.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Association |url=https://www.savetheolives.com/en/the-association/ |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Save The Olives |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2025, ”Il Mezzogiorno”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Il Mezzogiorno Book |url=https://www.uliweber.com/il-mezzogiorno-book |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Uli Weber |language=en}}</ref>, Weber′s sixth publication, was launched in [[Tricase]], [[Puglia]]. This event was co-presented by [[Academy Awards|Academy Award-winning]] [[actress]] [[Dame Helen Mirren]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rodeschini |first=Barbara |date=2025-10-07 |title=Helen Mirren firma i testi del nuovo libro di Uli Weber |url=https://www.panorama.it/lifestyle/moda/helen-mirren-firma-i-testi-del-nuovo-libro-di-uli-weber |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Panorama |language=it-IT}}</ref>, whose text also features in the volume alongside a [[foreword]] by [[critic]] Denis Curti. [[Published]] by Electa Photo, the book presents a visual exploration of [[Southern Italy]] – [[Sicily]], [[Calabria]], [[Sardinia|Sardinia,]] [[Apulia|Puglia]], and [[Abruzzo]] among its regions – and highlights the contrasts of [[landscape]], history, and human influence that define the area, also known as Il [[Mezzogiorno]]. A portion of the proceeds from the publication supports the [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organisation]] Save the Olives, which combats the [[Xylella fastidiosa]] [[Bacteria|bacterium]] affecting olive trees in [[Southern Italy]] and is supported by its advisory member and [[spokesperson]], [[Dame Helen Mirren|Dame Helen Mirren.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Association |url=https://www.savetheolives.com/en/the-association/ |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Save The Olives |language=en-US}}</ref>

Uli Weber is an internationally renowned photographer. Born in Germany and trained in Rome, he divides his time between London and Italy. Celebrated for his mastery of fine art photography and portraiture, Weber has been compared by critic Ivan Shaw, former Photography Director at American Vogue, to legendary masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and August Sander.[1] His evocative images have been exhibited in prestigious institutions around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, as well as in iconic venues such as the Saatchi Gallery and Christie’s.

His first book, Portraits[2], published by Skira in 2010, immortalizes icons from the worlds of culture, fashion, cinema and music, including Sting, Kylie Minogue, Kate Moss, Jeremy Irons, Bruce Willis and Oscar Niemeyer, with exhibitions in London, New York and Milan.[3]

In 2014, Weber’s photographic art took a new and fascinating turn when the Duke of Richmond invited him to document the Goodwood Revival, one of the most historic vintage car races in the world, and undoubtedly the most eccentric. The book, also published by Skira and bearing the name of the event, Goodwood Revival[4], is now a classic in the world of art and vintage car collecting, as predicted by legendary driver Sir Jackie Stewart, who described it as a “lovely book . . . going to be much loved by a great many people”. In addition to the works being displayed in various international museums and exhibition spaces, the publication went on to win an award of excellence from the prestigious Communication Arts Awards in 2015.[5]

The year 2018 saw the publication of The Allure of Horses[6], an extraordinary volume by Assouline, a publisher specializing in luxury culture, which encapsulates Weber’s five years of work on the deep bond between humans and horses. Presented in London and Milan, amongst other places, the book inspired a series created for Hackett London in 2019, featuring fine art photos of polo: dazzling shots that highlight the symbiosis between player and horse, earning the artist a solo exhibition at Christie’s, where the photos were subsequently auctioned.

In 2022, Weber presented two retrospective exhibitions: Seductions[7], accompanied by a book of the same name published by il Cigno CC Edizioni, at Palazzo Riso in Palermo, Sicily’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art; and Moments at Ljubljana Castle, Slovenia’s most important exhibition space.

The 2024 collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Culture and Cinecittà has led to the publication of Dive & Madrine[8] in the Electa Photo series, featuring Weber’s reinterpretation of historic film portraits from the archives of the Istituto Luce and Magnum, creating a bridge between the icons of Italian cinema past and present. So much so that the President of Cinecittà emphasized how “Uli Weber’s masterful shots have redefined the festival’s legacy”. Previewed at the Venice Film Festival, accompanied by a major exhibition, the project was acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. The book went on to earn industry recognition when it won second prize in the Professional Book category at the 2025 International Photography Awards.[9]

In 2025, Il Mezzogiorno[10], Weber′s sixth publication, was launched in Tricase, Puglia. This event was co-presented by Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren[11], whose text also features in the volume alongside a foreword by critic Denis Curti. Published by Electa Photo, the book presents a visual exploration of Southern Italy – Sicily, Calabria, Sardinia, Puglia, and Abruzzo among its regions – and highlights the contrasts of landscape, history, and human influence that define the area, also known as Il Mezzogiorno. A portion of the proceeds from the publication supports the non-profit organisation Save the Olives, which combats the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium affecting olive trees in Southern Italy and is supported by its advisory member and spokesperson, Dame Helen Mirren.[12]

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  2. ^ “Portraits Books”. Uli Weber. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  3. ^ Jedrzejczak, Antonina (19 March 2012). “Uli Weber’s Famous Faces On View at Ten43 Gallery”. Vogue. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  4. ^ “Goodwood Revival Book”. Uli Weber. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  5. ^ “Gallery”. Communication Arts. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  6. ^ “The Allure of Horses book”. Uli Weber. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  7. ^ “Seductions Book”. Uli Weber. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  8. ^ “Dive & Madrine Book”. Uli Weber. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  9. ^ “Winners | International Photography Awards”. photoawards.com. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  10. ^ “Il Mezzogiorno Book”. Uli Weber. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  11. ^ Rodeschini, Barbara (7 October 2025). “Helen Mirren firma i testi del nuovo libro di Uli Weber”. Panorama (in Italian). Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  12. ^ “The Association”. Save The Olives. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  13. ^ “Uli Weber Portrait Series at Liberty | Liberty”. www.libertylondon.com. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  14. ^ Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. “L’Italia baciata dalla luna”. iiclondra.esteri.it. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  15. ^ Aricò, Giacomo (28 August 2024). “Dive & Madrine, la mostra al Festival di Venezia 2024 celebra la donna tra cinema e moda”. Vogue Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  16. ^ “Revival: Goodwood vs Maranello”. Mercanteinfiera. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  17. ^ “BAG – Bocconi Art Gallery”. MIA. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  18. ^ “Moments – Uli Weber”. Ljubljanski Grad. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  19. ^ “Uli Weber. Seductions”. Arte.it. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  20. ^ “Thursday’s events: DJ set on the terrace, the guys from Massimo and photos at the Riso Museum”. Palermo Repubblica/. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  21. ^ “In Salento the gaze is beyond”. interni magazine. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  22. ^ “ULI WEBER “The Allure of Horses” Creature equestri. Una passione inglese”. castello carlov. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  23. ^ “The Allure of Horses”. ArtRabbit. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  24. ^ “Goodwood Revival, Sunbeam Studios, London, 2015”. Uli Weber. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  25. ^ ““Goodwood Revival”, Uli Weber exhibition in Lecce, until 30 September 2015″. ArtBox. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  26. ^ “Uli Weber’s Famous Faces On View at Ten43 Gallery”. Vouge.com. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  27. ^ “Puglia Information Site”. puglia.info. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  28. ^ “Portraits, La Rinascente, Milan, 2010”. Uli Weber. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  29. ^ “Skira Publishing Youtube channel”. youtube.com. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  30. ^ “Uli Weber : Portraits”. Poppycleopatra Blogspot. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  31. ^ “The finalists of the Award”. Premio Driving Energy. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  32. ^ “Bocconi Art Gallery presents “Goodwood Revival” by Uli Weber”. MyMilano. Retrieved 9 November 2023.

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