Erwin Olaf Springveld News Today

Dutch photographer who constructed his own surrealist dreamworld in meticulously staged images

A contemporary Dutch photographer, Erwin Olaf was known for the precision of his staged photographs of both countercultural figures and Dutch royalty.

Information: Erwin Olaf Springveld was born on 2 July 1959 in Hilversum, Netherlands. Springveld is most famous for his commercial and personal work. He has been 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, Springveld’s work is often daring and provocative. Humorously however, on...