Hubertus Von Hohenlohe

Hubertus Von Hohenlohe - Broken dreams

Artist Biography: Hubertus Von Hohenlohe is a Mexican-Austrian artist and alpine skier born in 1959. In addition to his sports career, Von Hohenlohe is known for his work in art, fashion, and music. Von Hohenlohe has exhibited his work in several exhibitions in Mexico and Europe. Her work in art focuses on the exploration of identity and culture, and she uses a variety of techniques and materials to create works that combine elements of painting, photography, and collage. Hubertus von Hohenlohe is an atypical artist, a man of action with a peculiar trajectory that leads him to contemplate the world from a unique perspective. His travels come to life in his panoramic photographs; Berlin, Buenos Aires, Lisbon, Mexico City, Mumbai, New York and Tokyo are some of the places where he has captured his characteristic style of street photography. His images show the world today through his eyes. Pop colors, rich textured montages and ornamental details. Hubertus von Hohenlohe began his career in 2001 with the help of the art curator Irene Dapunt, who was intrigued by the artist's peculiar style. His work explores with the idea of integrating into the urban scenes that surround us, playing the role of paparazzi that blends in with the object. Like a modern Narcissus in love with his reflection, the artist captures his own image reflected in every corner of the different cities he visits, so that the observer becomes the one observed in a visual game marked by light and color. Hubertus travels the world as an ambassador for the Leica brand, merging his image with that of characters and places that symbolize contemporary pop culture, in his portraits is present the inordinate fascination with fame and everything it symbolizes.

 

Hohenlohe masterfully presents us with an exploration of the contrasting representations of women. Through her lens, we are confronted with two distinct archetypes that reveal the complex dynamics of gender roles in our consumer society. On the one hand, Hohenlohe exposes the idealized and overly sexualized image of women perpetuated by the advertising industry; images that represent the iconic, almost mythical figures that have adorned countless billboards, magazines and media platforms. They embody a superior look, personifying the allure and power that have become synonymous with consumer society. However, Hohenlohe poses a crucial question: can a woman really be strong and independent when her value is reduced to her objectified, commodified form? Moving on to Hohenlohe's portraits, we witness a marked departure from the manufactured perfection of the advertising world. In these intimate portraits, the artist delves into the soul of his subjects, capturing the essence of their character. Here, imperfections, supposed "flaws" and vulnerabilities are accepted and celebrated, as they become the defining elements of each woman's unique beauty and strength. Through her meticulous approach, Hohenlohe paints an intricate portrait of the individual, highlighting the richness and complexity that lies within. In Hohenlohe's portraits, the viewer is invited to engage with the subject beyond the superficiality of physical appearance. These women are no longer passive objects of consumption, but active participants in their own narratives. Their stories unfold through the lines etched on their faces, the glint in their eyes, and the expressions that reveal their experiences, struggles, and triumphs. Hohenlohe reminds us that true strength lies not in a retouched image, but in the authenticity and resilience of each individual. Hubertus' work has been exhibited in places such as: Photo museum Westlicht, Vienna, Danubiana Museum Bratislava, Museum of the Piagio, Pizza, National Museum of Hungary, Belvedere museum, Vienna, Leika Gallery, Saltzburg and recently at teh Palacio Episcopal Unicaja foundation in Málaga.