Subversive, sensual and shocking: Erwin Olaf's larger than life portraits in pictures
Briefly

Olaf's models often gaze into the distance, evoking an uneasy, disconnected sense of mystery that reflects his evolution toward more complex narratives.
His works subverted social norms and explored sexuality, significantly influenced by artists like Robert Mapplethorpe and Helmut Newton, challenging taboos in modern society.
The exhibition showcases important works from Olaf's four-decade career, fulfilling his desire to be remembered as 'bigger than life'.
In his photography, Olaf adopts a cinematic style embedded with stillness to express genuine emotions and neuroses, drawing inspiration from transformative social changes.
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