Beautiful and extremely rare canvas/advertising panel stretched on a wooden frame by the late influential Dutch top photographer Erwin Olaf (1959-2023) for the publicity of the iconic 2012 Lavazza calendar, the 20th edition of the calendar.
The image on the canvas is the January/February “strong man” photo from the 2005 Lavazza calendar, titled “Espress Yourself”, taken by Erwin Olaf. The canvas is unsigned, but the text “Lavazza calendar 2005 – Photographer Erwin Olaf” is printed at the bottom of the front.
These advertising canvases were produced as exclusive promotional material for high-end hospitality venues and trade fairs and were not intended for sale.
The calendar's series of photos is inspired by the circus world and creates a dreamlike, often ironic atmosphere, entirely in shades of white and red, depicting the relationship between man and woman in a witty, surrealistic manner. The work is rich in humor and thoughtfully confronts the limitations of the beauty ideal imposed by the fashion and advertising world.
Erwin Olaf's works are highly sought after and are sought after for collectors' collections all over the world.
This is therefore a unique opportunity to incorporate this promotional material, not intended for sale, into your collection through the lens of Erwin Olaf. An absolute statement piece for any modern interior, home, office, or hospitality establishment.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsMulti ColorMaterialCanvasNumber of items1OrientationSquareArt sizeLargeHeight140 cmWidth140 cm