The coffee table book 'Erwin Olaf: Freedom' is the ultimate tribute to one of Holland's most pioneering artistic figures. The book offers a unique insight into the work and life of Erwin Olaf (1959-2023).
The coffee table book 'Erwin Olaf: Freedom' is the ultimate tribute to one of Holland's most pioneering artistic figures. The book offers a unique insight into the work and life of Erwin Olaf (1959-2023). Known for his staged, cinematic imagery and bold aesthetic, Olaf explored themes of sexuality, impermanence, vulnerability and activism throughout his career.
A tireless champion of equal rights, Olaf captured both the beauty and struggle of those outside the norm. With powerful images and a wealth of never-before-seen work, this book is a compelling tribute to an artist who redefined the medium of photography and leaves behind a legacy of beauty, resistance and humanity. Insightful essays by leading writers and key figures in Erwin Olaf's life offer new perspectives on his artistic and social significance. Paco Barragán, Charlotte Cotton, Jonathan Turner, Francis Hodgson, Tahrim Ramdjan, Gemma Rolls-Bentley, Hans van Manen, Taco Dibbits, Charl Landvreugd and Shirley den Hartog, among others, have contributed to publisher Hannibal's beautiful coffee-table book.
Erwin Olaf retrospective exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum
This book is published on the occasion of the great Erwin Olaf retrospective exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, from Oct. 10, 2025, to March 1, 2026.
Specifications
Title: Erwin Olaf: Freedom
Publisher: Hannibal
Size: 350 x 242 x 40 mm
Size: 384 pages
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789493416185
Available: From Oct. 6, 2025
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