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 cover

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