Fahey/Klein Gallery debuts Bruce Weber: Try a Little Tenderness with an opening art party on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 7-9pm. This iconic artist’s solo show demonstrates just how an artist is formed. It is so much more than where an artist studies, but how family, friend influence the work. Therefore it’s all about a life’s journey. Moreover, it draws from decades of photographs spanning Weber’s career. As a result, the presentation reads as a visual memoir. It traces the emotional and creative influences that shaped his distinct perspective.
Fahey Klein Bruce Weber
Weber grew up in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where his artistic life began at home. There, he created drawings and 8mm films with his father and sister. At twelve, he received an Argus C3 camera, which sharpened his creative direction. Soon after, he sought to share his intimate images beyond his immediate surroundings. Initially, he studied theater at Denison University. However, he later shifted toward filmmaking at New York University. Through a chance meeting arranged by Diane Arbus, he joined Lisette Model’s photography classes. There, he developed a human-centered approach rooted in emotional awareness. Consequently, this sensibility continues to define even his most stylized images.
By the late 1970s, Weber established himself as a leading figure in fashion photography. His luminous, nostalgic scenes often feature beaches and small towns with cinematic appeal. In contrast to dominant trends, his images convey ease, sensuality, and freedom. Over time, he collaborated with major fashion houses, including Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. Additionally, his editorial work appeared in leading publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair. Through cinematic composition and natural light, his photographs feel both immediate and enduring.
Bruce Weber Filmmaker
Bruce Weber, Sir Ian McKellan and Peter Johnson, Old Brompton Cemetery, London, England, 1999, Silver Gelatin, Photograph, Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso
Meanwhile, Weber expanded his creative work into filmmaking. His documentary Let’s Get Lost(1989) earned an Academy Award nomination. Later, he directed films, commercials, and music videos across multiple platforms. In 1998, LACMA presented a retrospective of his film projects. Furthermore, his anti-war film A Letter to True premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. It also screened at Tribeca, Toronto, and Edinburgh. More recently, his film The Treasure of His Youth premiered in Rome in 2021.
Throughout his career, Weber has published over fifteen monographs and exhibited internationally. His work appears in major collections, including institutions in London and Paris. Likewise, he has shown work at the Whitney Biennial and the Florence Biennale. Across photography and film, he has reshaped commercial imagery with narrative depth and emotional resonance.
Finally, the exhibition coincides with the release of Bruce Weber: My Education. Taschen published this extensive 565-page monograph. The gallery currently offers copies for purchase while supplies remain.
Save the Date
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7pm: Artist Talk & Book Signing 2-4pm;
On view: April 11, 2026 – June 6, 2026
What: Bruce Weber: Try a Little Tenderness
Where: The Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 North La Brea Ave., LA 90036
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7-9pm
Website: http://www.faheykleingallery.com
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