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May 30, 2019 · For photographer Erwin Olaf, the Rijksmuseum - together with Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Breitner, and Jan Steen- has been an important source of inspiration and influence since he was a child.
Erwin Olaf remains one of Holland’s most acclaimed contemporary photographers. Famous for his mis-en-scène and highly theatrical compositions, Olaf weaves complex and dramatic narratives into his still photographs.
Erwin Olaf Springveld (2 July 1959 – 20 September 2023), professionally known as Erwin Olaf, was a Dutch photographer from Hilversum. [1] Time magazine described his work as straddling "the worlds of commercial, art and fashion photography at once".
ERWIN OLAF: Aesthetic addiction. Even though it is impossible to define Olaf’s style using just one adjective, the Dutch photographer made the attention to aesthetics one of the most prominent trademarks of his works.
Erwin Olaf is a Dutch photographer known for his stylized portraiture. View Erwin Olaf’s 450 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
For questions or extra information, email Petra@erwinolaf.com. UPCOMING | Retrospective exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 11 October 2025 - February 2026. The Stedelijk is organising an exhibition of the work of Erwin Olaf, which opens in autumn 2025.
Erwin Olaf is a Dutch photographer and filmmaker who explores social issues and identity in his works. He is known for his colorful and staged portraits of marginalized groups, such as people of color and LGBTQ+ community, and his collaborations with museums and brands.
