Observations that form us as human beings and effect how we perceive art and our surroundings.
Currently based in Leipzig, Germany, working freelance as, photographer/journalist and voice over artist.
Dan Wesker
Events & Education
Part time professor of Creativity/Photography at Mittweida university of Applied sciences
2012 – 2017
Presenter of ‚The Brit Parade‘ for DETEKTOR FM radio
2007 – 2010
‚English News‘ reader/journalist for MDR Radio Sputnik
2002 – 2006
Freelance photographer/voiceover artist based in Leipzig
2002 – 2004
Various youth and school photo workshops in collaboration with RAA – Leipzig
2001
Launch of ITCHYKOO Photography. Based in Leipzig, Germany.
2002 – 2003
Artistic director – Lichtung Gallery. Leipzig, Germany.
1993 – 2000
Co-director of W&R Photography. Based in Leipzig, Germany.
1991
Nominated as one of the ten best newcomers to British Illustration by The Association of Illustrators.
BA (Hons.) Photography, Film & Television. Farnham College of Art & Design.
1984 – 1985
Foundation in Art & Design.
Harrow College of Higher Education.
1979 – 1981
O-Level & A-Level Photography.
Kingsway Princeton FE College.
1974 – 1979
O-levels.
Highgate Wood Comprehensive.
Exhibitions
2017
Timed exposure, Alte Handelsschule, Leipzig
2012 – 2017
Tapetenwerk-Leipzig
2006
‚Originals‘ Inter Galerie – Potsdam
2001
Chaos & Nostalgia. Goethe Institute. Krakow, Poland
1998
Selected Works. Werbe-Agentur B’arche. Leipzig, Germany
1995
Reflections on my Bellybutton. Waschhaus Gallery. Potsdam, Germany
1991
Kept in Frame. The Young Vic Theatre. London, England
1991
Selected Works. The Metro Cinema. London, England
1990
Colour & Expression. Edit Art Soho. London, England
1990
‚Who said Shaving was Boring‘. Islington Arts Factory. London, England
1989
Interiors. Blakes Brasserie. London, England
1988
Colour & Expression. The Almeida Theatre. London, England
2017
AtakAtak ShowOff, Leipzig
1991
Art 90- The Penrose Agency.
The Business Design Centre Islington. London, England
1991
Masculinity. The Portfolio Gallery. London, England
1989
Colour & Expression. The Mall Gallery. London, England
1988
A4U. The Young Unknowns Gallery. London, England
editorship
2000Art Director. Mehrwert. German Business & Lifestyle Magazine
1991 – 1992
Editor of THE CANAL. London Arts Magazine
PUBLICATIONS
Wesker, D. (1992). Profile: Simon Stringer, Sculptor. The Canal. Vol. 2, p. 8-9Wesker, D. (1992). Andrew Dixon (DIX). The Canal. Vol. 2, p. 12
Wesker, D. (1992). Donna McLean. The Canal. Vol. 2, p. 8-9
Wesker, D. (2000). Wherever I lay my hat. Mehrwert. Vol. 1, p. 66-67
Wesker, D. (2000). So you want to be a superhero? Mehrwert.Vol. 2, p. 84-85
Wesker, D. (2001). Hobby Capitalism. Mehrwert Vol. 3, p. 73-74
Wesker, D. & Junghans, H. (2003). “Drive in” in snow. TopMagazine. Vol. P. 87