'Retrospective of a Circus Photographer' Exhibition, by Manel Sala
6 November 2026 – 28 November 2026 · 10:00
Sala d'Exposicions, el Poblenou, Sant Martí
25 years photographing the circus Retrospective of a circus photographer. For more than 25 years, Ulls has explored the world of the circus with his camera, a universe of risk, skill and magic that unfolds in big tops, squares, theatres and streets. His gaze, both poetic and rigorous, has captured unrepeatable moments where movement, emotion and visual poetry intertwine in each image. This retrospective is a journey through the most diverse circus settings: from the most elegant classical circus to innovative contemporary circus, from juggling and acrobatics to inclusive and social projects that show the richness and complexity of the discipline. Ulls has turned his lens into a bridge between artists and audiences, offering a unique view that reveals both the technique and the soul of the circus. The exhibition will allow the general public and professionals alike to be moved, to identify with and to discover the strength and subtlety of an often little-known art. Many of the artists portrayed — most of them still alive — will recognise themselves in these images, creating a living dialogue between photography and circus life. At 63, Ulls presents this retrospective as a…
Part of the programme: FotoFest 2026 Festival. See the 13 activities in this programme in Barcelona, from November 6 to 29. All free.
Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · checked on 2 November 2026