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Erwin Olaf (Erwin Olaf Springveld) was born on 2 July, 1959 in Hilversum, Netherlands, is a Dutch photographer (1959–2023). Discover Erwin Olaf's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

Popular As Erwin Olaf Springveld
Occupation Photographer
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 2 July 1959
Birthday 2 July
Birthplace Hilversum, Netherlands
Date of death 20 September, 2023
Died Place Groningen, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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Erwin Olaf Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Erwin Olaf worth at the age of 64 years old? Erwin Olaf’s income source is mostly from being a successful Photographer. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Erwin Olaf's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1959

Erwin Olaf Springveld (2 July 1959 – 20 September 2023), professionally known as Erwin Olaf, was a Dutch photographer from Hilversum.

Time magazine described his work as straddling "the worlds of commercial, art and fashion photography at once".

Erwin Olaf Springveld was born on 2 July 1959 in Hilversum, Netherlands.

Olaf was most famous for his commercial and personal work.

He was commissioned to photograph advertising campaigns for large international companies such as Levi's, Microsoft, and Nokia.

Some of his most famous photographic series include "Grief", "Rain", and "Royal Blood".

Never one to shy away from controversy, Olaf's work was often daring and provocative.

Humorously however, one of his early photographs was once expelled from a show on the basis of not containing nudity.

His work received many awards and has been exhibited around the world.

Olaf studied journalism at the School of Journalism in Utrecht.

His work was shown in galleries and museums all internationally, for example at Wagner + Partner, Berlin; Flatland Gallery, Amsterdam; Hamiltons Gallery, London; Galerie Magda Danysz, Paris; Gallery Espacio Minimo, Madrid; and many others.

1996

Olaf was first diagnosed with emphysema in 1996.

2009

He had predicted what the illness would do to him in the third panel of his 2009 self-portrait series I wish, I am, I will be.

The, the Dutch non-profit organisation for lung patients, called it very brave that he had been so open about his illness.

2012

In 2012 he organized a "kiss in" that had around a hundred participants after a snack bar owner had commented on Olaf kissing his boyfriend.

Olaf died on 20 September 2023, at the age of 64, as a result of long-term emphysema weeks after receiving a lung transplant.

2014

Olaf designed the 2014 Dutch euro coins with the portrait of King Willem-Alexander.

2018

In 2018, he was responsible for the official portraits of the Dutch royal family.

He was an advocate for gay rights.