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Erwin Olaf

Erwin Olaf is 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.

  • Overview
  • Works
    • After Rodin
    • Berlin
    • Dawn, Dusk
    • De La Mar
    • Hope, Grief, Rain
    • Hotel
    • Palm Springs
    • Paradise Portraits
    • Skin Deep
  • Biography
  • Exhibitions
    • Erwin Olaf: Women
    • Erwin Olaf: Skin Deep
    • Something For Everyone: Group Exhibition
    • Erwin Olaf: Berlin
    • Erwin Olaf: Recent Work
    • Something for Everyone: Group Exhibition
    • Erwin Olaf: Recent Works
  • Video
    • Erwin Olaf: Women
    • In Conversation with Erwin Olaf
    • Erwin Olaf: Skin Deep
  • News
    • Rijksmuseum opens '12x Erwin Olaf' & Erwin Olaf is named Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
    • Erwin Olaf's photographs on the Dutch Stamp
    • Erwin Olaf double exhibition at The Hague Museum of Photography and Gemeentemuseum Den Haag
    • Rijksmuseum receives core collection Erwin Olaf
    • Erwin Olaf's design selected for the Dutch euro coin
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  • Erwin Olaf: Women

    14 May - 16 Aug 2019
    In celebration of Erwin Olaf’s 60th year and long collaboration with the gallery, Hamiltons presented photographs of women from across Olaf’s career. Hamiltons Gallery owner Tim Jefferies selected these works...
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  • Erwin Olaf: Skin Deep

    8 Oct - 14 Nov 2015
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  • Something For Everyone

    Something For Everyone

    Group Exhibition 19 Feb - 30 Apr 2015
    Hamiltons group exhibition showcased a selection of gallery artists, including Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Herb Ritts, Daido Moriyama and Erwin Olaf.
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  • Erwin Olaf: Berlin

    Erwin Olaf: Berlin

    7 Mar - 7 Jun 2013
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  • Erwin Olaf: Recent Work

    Erwin Olaf: Recent Work

    29 Apr - 4 Jun 2010
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  • Something for Everyone

    Something for Everyone

    Group Exhibition 2 Dec 2009 - 16 Jan 2010
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  • Erwin Olaf: Recent Works

    Erwin Olaf: Recent Works

    24 Oct - 22 Nov 2008
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