Erwin Olaf: Freedom
Stedelijk Museum
Hans Ulrich Obrist author Hans van Manen author Rein Wolfs ea author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hannibal Books
Publishing:30th Oct '25
£55.00
This title is due to be published on 30th October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Erwin Olaf – Freedom offers a grand overview of the visionary photographer’s oeuvre, highlighting his bold imagery, activism, and unseen final works.
Olaf’s work explored themes of sexuality, transience, vulnerability, and activism. This book, launching alongside a major Stedelijk Museum exhibition, provides a fresh perspective on his artistic legacy, including unseen works created during his final years.
A tireless advocate for equal rights, Olaf’s photography captured the beauty and struggles of marginalized communities – queer individuals, people of color, those with disabilities, and the everyday person. His final pieces, including Self-Portrait with Lungs (2023), reveal an even deeper personal and artistic reckoning.
With striking imagery and personal insights, Ewin Olaf – Freedom is a powerful tribute to an artist who redefined contemporary photography and left behind a legacy of beauty, defiance, and humanity.
ISBN: 9789493416185
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
384 pages