In addition to all-time favourites like van Rysselberghe’s Portrait de Laure Flé (1898), Picasso’s Paysage de Cannes au crepuscule (1960) and de Chirico’s Piazza d’Italia (1970), the presentation will also feature a wealth of new acquisitions from the past four years, on show for the very first time at the museum such as works by Erwin Olaf.
The exhibition Erwin Olaf: Narratives of Emancipation, Desire and Intimacy: will present in Madrid a large overview exhibition of photos, videos and video-installations of Erwin Olaf’s work from the ‘80s to the 2020s. Instead of a chronological exhibition, the exhibition will be articulated around three key topics of Erwin Olaf’s artistic practice: Emancipation (political body), desire (sensual body) and intimacy (affective body).
This exhibition at Centro Niemeyer, Aviles deals with the disorientation of the contemporary subject in a changing world.
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Máxima welcomed Erwin Olaf at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. His Majesty the King then presented the Medal of Honor for Art and Science of the House Order of Orange to Erwin Olaf.
The award is presented to persons with exceptional merits in the fields of art and science. The Medal of Honor for Art and Science is also based on a special relationship with the Royal House.
Marking the 50th anniversary of Edward Steichen’s death, this exciting project showcases the work of Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf (*1959) and Belgian visual artist Hans Op de Beeck (*1969).
Considered as the most important Dutch photographer of his generation, Olaf is celebrated for his bold and sometimes controversial approach. His practice centers around society’s marginalized individuals, including women, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
The exhibition Erwin Olaf: Perfect Moment – Incomplete World, as seen in Korea, will travel onwards to Taiwan!
Mauritshuis Den Haag commissioned Erwin Olaf to reflect upon works from their collection. The entirely new work will be on display in the group show FLASH|BACK, as part of the festivities to celebrate Mauritshuis' 200th anniversary.
The entire series April Fool is on display in the group show The Circus We Are in Le Delta, in the city of Namur, Belgium.
Together with Hans van Manen Erwin Olaf created the series Dance in Close-Up. The series will be exhibited as a part of Holland Festival and Hans van Manen Festival and on display at Galerie Ron Mandos Amsterdam.
Hannibal Books released a book dedicated entirely on Erwin Olaf's new series Dance in Close-Up.
14 December 2021 - 20 March 2022
The magnificent Suwon iPark Museum of Art in South Korea will host a solo show, with a beautiful selection of Erwin Olaf's entire oeuvre.
Click here to see the website with latest updates about the book.