Erwin Olaf
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Summary
Erwin Olaf was born on July 2, 1959[1], in Hilversum[2]. He died on September 20, 2023[3], in Groningen[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], video artist[6], LGBTQ rights activist[7], and filmmaker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (321 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[10]
- Native language: Dutch[11]
- Field of work: photography[12]
- Educated at: School voor Journalistiek[13]
- Award received: Johannes Vermeer Award[14], Lucie Award[15], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[16], Grote Paul[17], Eremedaille voor Kunst en Wetenschap in Goud[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Erwin Olaf[20]
- Archives at: Rijksmuseum[21]
- Cause of death: pulmonary emphysema[22]
- Family name: Springveld[23]
- Given name: Erwin[24], Olaf[25]
- Official website: https://www.erwinolaf.com/[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Described by source: mediakunst.net[28], Longlist Digital Canon of the Netherlands[29]
- Participant in: Does It Do Anything For Me?[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[31]
- Birth name: Erwin Olaf Springveld[32]
- Name in native language: Erwin Olaf Springveld[33]
- Represented by: LIMA[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[35], NADD creators[36]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[37]
- Has works in the collection: ASR art collection[38], Stadsarchief Rotterdam[39], Museum Arnhem[40], Museum De Lakenhal[41]
Why It Matters
Erwin Olaf has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Erwin Olaf born?
Erwin Olaf was born in Hilversum[2].
Where did Erwin Olaf die?
Erwin Olaf passed away in Groningen[4].
What did Erwin Olaf do for work?
Erwin Olaf worked as a photographer[5], video artist[6], LGBTQ rights activist[7], and filmmaker[8].
Where did Erwin Olaf go to school?
Erwin Olaf was educated at School voor Journalistiek[13].
What awards did Erwin Olaf receive?
Honors received include Johannes Vermeer Award[14], Lucie Award[15], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[16], and Grote Paul[17].