{"title":"Erwin Olaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eErwin Olaf's works explore the intersection of photography and visual storytelling, offering an intimate glimpse into contemporary arts and culture. His collections, such as \u003cem\u003eDance in Close-Up\u003c\/em\u003e, reveal a mastery of composition and emotion, capturing moments that resonate beyond the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to evocative imagery and thoughtful curation will find his publications a compelling addition to any art enthusiast’s library. These books invite reflection on the subtle nuances of human expression and the art of seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dance-in-close-up-by-erwin-olaf-9789464366273","title":"Dance in Close-Up","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive art project by photographer Erwin Olaf and choreographer Hans van Manen offering a unique view on dance and photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBallet inspires me. Human beings have the capacity to express themselves through many art forms, but when it comes to dance – and especially classical modern ballet – I am always amazed by that unbelievably elevated form of expression. It's so precise and so incredibly skilled; I admire that enormously.\u003c\/em\u003e - Photographer and filmmaker Erwin Olaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fact that the photographer is looking through the camera lens means they have a different perspective from looking directly at the figure. That is voyeuristic. The camera can do something that the audience member can't: zooming in for a close-up.\u003c\/em\u003e - Choreographer Hans van Manen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe grand master of Dutch dance, Hans van Manen, celebrates his 90th birthday this year. That has given rise to international celebrations by leading ballet companies with the Hans van Manen festival from 8 to 29 June 2022, the exclusive publication \u003cem\u003eDance in Close-Up\u003c\/em\u003e and the exhibition of the same name in Galerie Ron Mandos in Amsterdam from 19 June to 17 July 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1970s to the 1990s, Hans van Manen was not only one of the world's leading choreographers, but also an internationally acclaimed photographer. It was during this period that the then very young photographer Erwin Olaf met the famed artist, who immediately took him under his wing and introduced him to the world of the visual arts and studio photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book celebrates their 40 years of friendship, with a photo series in which Van Manen directs moments from his choreographic career, recorded with the utmost precision by Erwin Olaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith text contributions from the authors Nina Siegal and Michael James Gardner. Text in English and Dutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Born in 1959 in Hilversum, The Netherlands. Lives and works in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Erwin Olaf is an internationally exhibiting artist whose diverse practice centres around society's marginalised individuals, including women, people of colour, and the LGBTQ+ community. A bold and sometimes controversial approach has earned the artist a number of prestigious collaborations, from \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e and Louis Vuitton, to the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. He served as the official portrait artist for the Dutch royal family in 2017, and designed the national side of the euro coins for King Willem-Alexander in 2013. He has been awarded the Netherlands' prestigious Johannes Vermeer Award, as well as Photographer of the Year at the International Color Awards, and \u003cem\u003eKunstbeeld\u003c\/em\u003e magazine's Dutch Artist of the Year. Erwin Olaf has exhibited worldwide, including Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Museu da Imagem e do Som, São Paulo, Brazil; Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany; Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; and Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, Santiago, Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELLING POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExclusive art project by photographer Erwin Olaf and choreographer Hans van Manen offering a unique view on dance and photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e54 colour illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995369783532,"sku":"9789464366273","price":5.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789464366273-dance-in-close-up.jpg?v=1784895266"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/erwin-olaf.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}