Galerie XII
Erwin Olaf: New Works
Exhibition Dates: February 18 - May 28, 2023
Opening Reception and Curator Walk Through: Saturday, February 18, 5-7pm
Galerie XII is proud and happy to announce the first exhibition of Erwin Olaf on the West Coast.
Considered as the most important Dutch photographer of his generation, Olaf is celebrated for his bold and sometimes controversial approach.
In 2022, Olaf decided to celebrate the 90th birthday of his longtime friend, the choreographer Hans van Manen, with a stunning series of photographs entitled Dance in Close-Up. Together, they selected specific moments from van Manen’s iconic choreographies and captured details. Olaf shows us body fragments, arched backs, contracted muscles, bent toes, pointed fingers…
This body of work has not yet been shown in the USA. The exhibition will also include prints from his 2018 “Palm Springs” celebrated series.
Curated by Stephen White
