Erwin Olaf: Freedom (Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam)
Photographer, artist, activist
Stedelijk Museum & Hannibal Books, 2025
€69,95
Erwin Olaf (1959–2023) is considered one of the most influential art photographers in the Netherlands. His visual language is instantly recognizable: carefully composed, technically refined, and charged with meaning. With a keen eye for lighting and staging, he managed to combine aesthetics with urgency.
Olaf was both an artist and a fighter. He championed the freedom to be yourself. He waged this battle not only with his camera, but also with film, sculpture, and the parties he organized.
The publication “Erwin Olaf – Freedom” offers an in-depth perspective on his rich and groundbreaking work. An indispensable book for anyone who sees art as a catalyst for change.
With contributions from Charlotte Cotton, Gemma Rolls-Bentley, Jonathan Turner, and Rein Wolfs, among others, and conversations with Taco Dibbits, Hans van Manen, Charl Landvreugd, and Shirley den Hartog.
This publication accompanies the exhibition of the same name at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam from October 11, 2025, to March 1, 2026. IN DUTCH, AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH UPON REQUEST
ISBN: 9789493416178
