FACES

Press release ULRICH HM WOLF:

Winner of the "Golden Planet Award"
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Ulrich HM Wolf is no ordinary photographer. As a photo psychologist and expert on people, he understands how to capture far more than just physical beauty – he makes personality, emotion, and depth visible.

A wide audience knows him, among other things, through his work for ProSieben: In Los Angeles, he impressively showcased the aspiring models of Germany’s Next Topmodel. But international stars like Paris Hilton, Londonbeat, Natascha Wright (La Bouche), Thomas Anders, and Udo Jürgens have also posed for his camera – many of them at his legendary model villa in Taunusstein, Hesse, which has long since become part of his brand.

Despite numerous travels and international requests, he is always drawn back there:

"The special, relaxed yet focused atmosphere in my refuge is often the basis for the extraordinary moment that needs to be captured."

A big city as a home base is out of the question for him. Taunusstein – a place many clients initially don't even know is located – has become a trademark precisely because of this. Anyone traveling from metropolises like Berlin, London, New York, or Milan quickly senses that something is different here. Warmth, tranquility, and genuine human connection characterize every shoot.

His latest project is titled FACES – a series of extraordinary art portraits, primarily of prominent figures. They are snapshots full of expression, with an unmistakable style and profound emotional impact.

But for Wolf, it's about more than just aesthetics:

"I have a need to give something back to the world – to do something good and convey messages. Sometimes I think I should be fighting whalers on a dinghy. But my empathy for the animals and their suffering is so strong that I could hardly bear it physically."

Instead, he has found another way: to leave a positive mark through his art and his photographs. In photography, he has found his outlet – and a channel through which he can make a difference.
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Interview:

“We’re a bit quieter about it and prefer to deliver.”

Before looking to the future, a little trip down memory lane. Was becoming a photographic artist and fashion photographer a matter of chance or predetermined?

I was literally born into photography. My parents were professional photographers; my mother was also a film editor, and they worked with UFA stars like Heinz Rühmann and Luis Trenker. Many stars of that era even visited us at home. Furthermore, as a child, I appeared in commercials with my brother. So, I grew up surrounded by the film and advertising industry, completely naturally and without any inhibitions. Accordingly, my career path was, in a way, predetermined, even though initially, that's precisely what I didn't want: to become a photographer like my parents. After stints as a cameraman, including for ZDF (a German public-service television broadcaster), it became inevitable. And today, I'm very glad it was.


Is such a springboard into the industry more of a curse or a blessing?

Like so many people whose parents come from the same industry, I've both benefited and had to fight harder than others. My secret to success, if you want to call it that, is my own high standards. I can never quite please myself. Quality is my highest priority, and I also bring a wealth of experience to the table. "The first 10,000 photographs are the worst," Helmut Newton said. In retrospect, that's certainly true. The crucial factor, however, is the timeframe in which you take them. A photographer tends to be more like a fine wine... he matures – without meaning to offend the many talented young colleagues. Of course, as a successful businessman, you need a network, a lot of patience, and the right personal support system to foster creativity. My great love, Tammy, and daughter, Shania, are at the forefront of this. The numerous free photo portals and digitalization haven't necessarily improved the conditions for photographers who don't (want to) cater to the masses. On the other hand, many opportunities also arise. How does one, as an artist, deal with this?

It's a challenge that almost everyone in every profession faces, and one that sometimes requires reinventing oneself. For me, this means investing significantly more time until a project is finalized and staying up-to-date with the latest marketing trends, including social media. Contributing to this are the numerous recommendations from satisfied clients, the agency team led by Boris Udina, and other wonderful people working behind the scenes. And so, through the interplay of several channels and factors, most projects come about.

Many celebrities, models, and stars need a haven of peace, which I offer them here. In Tuscany, not in a metropolis. The same applies to art buyers in companies who don't want to encounter a frantic individual with a colored pencil behind their ears and hear important pronouncements on marketing and product presentation. We're a bit quieter and prefer to deliver results.

So, in addition to being a fashion photographer, you've also taken on the role of an authentic consultant? I've always enjoyed helping to stage spaces when my opinion and experience were sought.


Many celebrities, models, and stars need a haven of tranquility, which I offer here. Today, you don't sell a picture just because you like the subject. Unlike the ongoing testimonial hype, in my case, at least, the credibility of the person creating the photograph is thankfully becoming increasingly important. Besides the fact that I enjoy visiting big cities and faraway countries, but much prefer arriving home with my family and our four Golden Retrievers, clients still prefer to come to me despite the Teams and Zoom boom because they want not just a photo, but a concept.

So, what does a concept from Wolf look like?

Here I have to use the somewhat overused word "sustainable." Photos by Ulrich HM Wolf must have a certain aura, evoke a feeling of atmosphere, ideally move and captivate. It's not enough to simply take a good photo of a beautiful person. Every good photographer wants to capture the soul, and I'm no different.

In my view, this soul can only truly shine if one is full of surprise, embraces spontaneity, and initially sets no limits. I want dignity, grace, both the hidden and overt sexuality, and the aesthetics of personality.

"I want everything but fashion dolls. Apparently, that resonates quite well." Every artist needs a very honest opinion from their circle. Who is that for Ulrich HM Wolf?

That's definitely true, and in that respect, I'm the luckiest man in the world. My literally wonderful wife, Tammy, is not only my daily inspiration, she supports me as a makeup artist, as a psychologist, and sometimes even as my most critical counterpart, helping me focus on what's essential.
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25.10.2011 Blauer Salon 2012
Workshops: Fotogena 2011
01.11.2011 Legere` Hotel Tuttlingen
01.09.2014 Vernissage Stadtfest Wiesbaden
03.+04.12.2016 Fotografie als Kunst 3. und 4. Dezember in einer PopUp-Galerie in Wiesbaden
19.03.2017 Vernissage Eröffnung Dr. Bringmann Ausgezeichnete Ästhetik.
26.08.2017 Vernissage Vinamarium Mainz
28.09.2017 Erfolgreiche Vernissage im „The Legacy“ in Frankfurt am 28.09.2017
06.03.2018 „FACES“ VON ULRICH HM WOLF KUNSTAUSSTELLUNG IM LOFTWERK
11.04.2019 Vernissage „Faces“: Die Kunst von Ulrich HM Wolf in der Kameha Suite Frankfurt.
10.11.2018 Wiesbaden meets Ascot“ Der Taunussteiner Künstler Ulrich HM Wolf stiftet eines seiner Kunstwerke für diesen guten Zweck.
04.12.2018 Kunstraum in Palermo .WE CONTEMPORARY“
Nessun Dorma ll.Der Taunussteiner Fotodesigner Ulrich HM Wolf stiftete eines der limitierten Objekte aus der Kunstserie „Faces“ für die Stiftung der Universitätsmedizin Essen.
23.01.2019 Los Angeles Art Fair! vom 23. bis 19. Januar 2019.
04.04.2019 Artexpo New York 2019 – die älteste Kunstmesse der Welt. 4.-7.04.2019 am Pier 90
04-2019 Kurze Nacht der Galerien + Museen in Wiesbaden
08.07.2019 Biennale Venedig Palazo Zenobio vom 08.-14. Juli 2019
06.08.2019 August bis Dezember Capital Club Berlin
25.09.2019 Vom 25. bis 28. September werden seine Kunstwerke auf der Monaco Yacht Show ausgestellt.
04.12.2019 Spectrum in Miami zwischen dem 04. und 08. Dezember 2019
Dezember 2019. Ausstellung in München/ Robert Widmann Einrichtungen Briennerstrasse 48
5.-9.02.2020 Los Angeles Art Fair Moderne + Zeitgenössische Kunst Los Angeles Convention Center CA 90015
März 2020 -April 2020 Ausstellung TEFAF in Maastricht.Tummers .Stationsstraat, 6301EZ Valkenburg
22. April – 22. Mai 2020 Ausstellung Im Hugos Frankfurt. Neue Rothofstraße 21, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
10 Mai-10 Juni Ulrich HM Wolfs „FACES Tour“ ist Teil der facesArt Contemporary Ausstellung
„Facè Arts #ripARTiamo sezione fotografia“ in Falconara-Marittima, Italien
18.11.2020- Sophisticated Lifestyle Wiesbaden Loftwerk Vernissage
21.11.2020-31.01.2021 Anspruchsvoller Lifestyle München Odeonsplatz Jaguar
18.06.2022-26.06.2022 Facé Arts Treviso-Venetien Italien
Gewinner des FACE' ARTS Contests #ripARTiamo
Ilaria Ingrosso – Abschnitt bildnerische Malerei
Michele Berlot – Abschnitt abstrakte Malerei
Ulrich HM Wolf – Abschnitt Fotografie
Lucia Serafini – Abschnitt Skulpturen
Die Fachjury unter Vorsitz der deutschen Journalistin Prof. Olga Mroz hat alle Werke analysiert und 4 Künstler ausgewählt. um ihre Werke in einer speziellen Ausstellung zu präsentieren.
Das Ziel – Mary Sperti, Organisatorin der Ausstellung (apulischer Film) – war es, zeitgenössische Kunst und verborgene Talente auch in dieser Sperrzeit zu fördern.
„Die Online-Ausstellung“ Facè Arts #ripARTiamo „ist bis zum 20. Juni geöffnet.
FACE ‚ARTS – internationales Projekt zeitgenössischer Kunst-ONLINE .
Seit etwas mehr als einem Monat wurden Werke von 28 Künstlern aus Italien, Korea, Israel, Mexiko und Deutschland auf der Facebook-Seite „Facè Arts ripARTiamo“ ausgestellt.
02.11-23.11.2022 /Vernissage Pirosmani Frankfurt/Kurator Herbert Schmitz Vip Business Club
10.-14.11.2022 Vernissage FACES TOUR ARTE PADOVA Fortsetzung der „Faces-Tour“ des Modefotografen Ulrich HM Wolf. STAND 83 & 95 MARY SPERTI Facè Arts – Ms Eventi Vier Tage im Zeichen der Kunst, mit über 15.000 Besuchern auf einer Fläche von 28.000 m2, mit über 300 Besuchern und insgesamt 26.000 Besuchern pro Jahr, in einem der produktivsten Messeviertel Europas aufgrund des starken nationalen und internationalen Aufschwungs.
ITSLIQUID International Contest 12. Ausgabe – Gewinner ULRICH HM WOLF
Die ITSLIQUID Group freut sich, die GEWINNER des ITSLIQUID International Contest – 12. Ausgabe – bekannt zu geben. Der Wettbewerb wurde ins Leben gerufen, um zeitgenössische Kunst, Fotografie, Architektur, Design und Mode über alle Sharing-Tools der ITSLIQUID-Plattform zu fördern (Pressemitteilung, Mailingliste mit mehr als 250.000 Abonnenten, soziale Netzwerke, internationale Veranstaltungen und Ausstellungen zu zeitgenössischer Kunst, Architektur und Design). Der Wettbewerb mit einem freien Thema war in zehn Kategorien unterteilt: Malerei, Fotografie, Videokunst, Skulptur und Installation, darstellende Kunst, Architektur, Produktdesign, Modedesign, Illustration und Zeichnung, Computergrafik.
07.04-16.04.2023 Ausstellung ULRICH H:M:WOLF „FACES Tour“
FALCONARA Marittima „Marken“ Italien
Im April nach Falconara, zum ersten Mal in den Marken … Ulrich HM Wolf. Fünf Fotos in den Größen 100 x 150. Internationale Fotos im Inneren des Positivprojekts. Nur wenige sind der Pflege von Mary Sperti vorbehalten. Artinfluencer Maria Sperti für Falconara. Falconara Marittima, ja, mit dir. Superstore Falconara – Via Rosselli. Hotel Touring. Sei in Falconara.
FACES TOUR ULRICH HM WOLF-Ausstellung ARTE Padova 10.-13. November 2023 https://www.artepadova.com/

Ulrich H.M.Wolf wird als Artist geehrt mit dem Goldenen Planet Award 2024 /Frankfurt/BRD

Exhibition 19.11.2024 Padua

Galerie Drei König 22.02.2025 Frankfurt Sachsenhausen

Art EXPO New York 06.04.2025 Exhibition "FACES" Tour Ulrich HM Wolf ARTSHOW New York
Exhibition Forli-Emila Romagna 28.03.2025
Casa del ARTE Palma 01.08.2025
Zürich 7.0 August 2025
Casa del ARTE Palma 01.09.2025
PARIS CARUROUSEL LOUVRE 17-20.10.2025 Artbox