Thursday, April 9, 2026 · No. 98
Stedelijk Museum Concludes Erwin Olaf Retrospective Following High Visitor Turnout and Critical Acclaim
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Stedelijk Museum Concludes Erwin Olaf Retrospective Following High Visitor Turnout and Critical Acclaim

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Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Exhibition Stedelijk Museum

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has concluded 'Erwin Olaf – Freedom', the first museum retrospective since the artist's death in 2023. The exhibition featured early journalistic photography, sculptures, and his final works, 'For Life' and 'Self-Portrait 01', alongside previously unexhibited series such as 'Im Wald'. Curated by Charl Landvreugd, the presentation received high visitor ratings and four-star reviews from major Dutch publications including NRC and De Volkskrant.

  • Artists: Erwin Olaf
  • People: Rein Wolfs, Charl Landvreugd, Marcel Schmalgemeijer
  • Museums: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
  • Locations: Amsterdam
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