Erwin Olaf

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. His work is frequently exhibited and included in numerous contemporary art and photography museums internationally.

<span class="title">Portrait 05<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">9 July 2012</span>
<span class="title">Portrait 05<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">9 July 2012</span>
<span class="title">Portrait 3 <span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">9 July 2012</span>
<span class="title">Freimaurer Loge Dahlem<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">22 April 2012</span>
<span class="title">Portrait 01<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">22 April 2012</span>
<span class="title">Am Wasserfall <span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2020</span>
<span class="title">Auf Dem See<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2020</span>
<span class="title">Im Nebel<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2020</span>
<span class="title">Portrat V<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2020</span>
<span class="title">Porträt VI<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2020</span>
<span class="title">Porträt XI B<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2020</span>
<span class="title">Portrat XII<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2020</span>
<span class="title">After the Bushfire<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2018</span>
<span class="title">The Bank – The Secretary<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2018</span>
<span class="title">The Family Visit<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2018</span>
<span class="title">The Family Visit – The Niece<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2018</span>
<span class="title">The Farewell<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2018</span>
<span class="title">The Kite<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2018</span>
<span class="title">After Rodin VI, Cathedral<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2016</span>
<span class="title">After Rodin VII, The Eternal Idol<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2016</span>
<span class="title">After Rodin XI, Dance Movement<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2016</span>
<span class="title">After Rodin XII, Eve After the Fall<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2016</span>
<span class="title">Female Nude No. 4<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2015</span>
<span class="title">Female Nude No. 6<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2015</span>
<span class="title">Male Nude No. 2<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2015</span>
<span class="title">Male Nude No. 3<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2015</span>
<span class="title">Reclining Nude No. 1<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2015</span>
<span class="title">Reclining Nude No. 2<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2015</span>
<span class="title">Reclining Nude No. 6<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2015</span>
<span class="title">Reclining Nude No. 7<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2015</span>
<span class="title">Dawn - Still Life 1 <span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>
<span class="title">Dusk - Still Life 1 <span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>
<span class="title">Hotel Milan, Juul Portrait<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>
<span class="title">Hotel Milan, Room 607<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>
<span class="title">Hotel Moscow, Emily Portrait<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>
<span class="title">Hotel Winston Salem, Room 304<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>
<span class="title">Hotel Winston Salem, Room 438<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>
<span class="title">Hotel Winston Salem, Sarah Portrait<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>
<span class="title">A Streetcar Named Desire<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2009</span>
<span class="title">Cyrano<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2009</span>
<span class="title">Sunshine Boys<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2009</span>
<span class="title">Three Sisters<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2009</span>
<span class="title">Virginia Wolf<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2009</span>
<span class="title">Grief - Grace<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2007</span>
<span class="title">Grief - Victoria Portrait<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2007</span>
<span class="title">Hope - The Boxing School<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2005</span>
<span class="title">Rain - The Board Room<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2004</span>
<span class="title">Rain - The Gym <span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2004</span>
<span class="title">Matt Portrait<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2002</span>
<span class="title">Harrie Portrait<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2001</span>
<span class="title">Renee Portrait<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2001</span>
<span class="title">Thomas Portrait<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2001</span>
<span class="title">Squares Series, Piek on Phillipe Starck<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">1991</span>
<span class="title">Fechthalle Westend<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">11 July 2012</span>
<span class="title">Portrait 06<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">11 July 2012</span>
<span class="title">Portrait 07<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">10 July 2012</span>
<span class="title">Portrait 10<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">10 July 2012</span>
Erwin Olaf
Portrait 05, 9 July 2012
Chromogenic print
Large, edition of 10, 47 1/4 x 35 3/8 in.
Small, edition of 10, 29 1/2 x 22 in.
© Erwin Olaf