Erwin Olaf
1959-2023
Erwin Olaf saw beauty in every person. He was a key figure in history for his activism and role in the LGBTQIA+ community, and a photographer who defined his medium in the Netherlands. An artist of tremendous drive, his attention to detail was unparalleled. The Rijksmuseum received Erwin Olaf’s core collection in 2018. We regarded him as a true friend, and we shall miss him.
Taco Dibbits, Director of the Rijksmuseum
