Public figure, Media
Erwin Olaf Gold
Dutch photographer, 1959–2023 (1959–2023)
Erwin Olaf was a Dutch photographer, 1959–2023 (1959–2023). Born 1959 in Hilversum.
- Function
- Media
Common questions
- Who is Erwin Olaf?
- Erwin Olaf was a Dutch photographer, 1959–2023 (1959–2023). Born 1959 in Hilversum.
- What does Erwin Olaf do?
- Erwin Olaf is known as photographer, video artist, LGBTQ rights activist.
- Where did Erwin Olaf study?
- Erwin Olaf studied at School voor Journalistiek.
- What are Erwin Olaf's skills?
- photography.
- When was Erwin Olaf born?
- Erwin Olaf was born on 1959-07-02 in Hilversum.
- What awards has Erwin Olaf received?
- Johannes Vermeer Award, Lucie Award, Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion, Grote Paul, Eremedaille voor Kunst en Wetenschap in Goud.
Career and education
SilverEducation
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1959-07-02, Hilversum
- Died
- 2023-09-20, Groningen
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Occupations
- photographer, video artist, LGBTQ rights activist, filmmaker
- Also known as
- E. Olaf
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Johannes Vermeer Award 2011
- Lucie Award 2008
- Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion 2019
- Grote Paul 2003
- Eremedaille voor Kunst en Wetenschap in Goud
Profile
- Languages
- Dutch
- Expertise
- photography
What we have, and what we might have wrong
This page is assembled from the sources below. Each section carries its own grade. Gold 1 section Silver 2 sections
- Wikidata, as of 3 Oct 2026. Community-curated knowledge base (CC0)
- Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence
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