The United Nations General Assembly has designated today International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Today we would like to once again celebrate the women who have inspired and created in the art world.
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Photo Thomas Kretschmann
Olaf Heine
Photographer
Olaf Heine is best known for his detailed, carefully staged, photographic portraits of artists, actors, and athletes.
His images appeared on countless album covers and on large editorial spreads in premier publications. He has photographed for international advertising campaigns and shot dozens of music videos.
As a photographer, Olaf has published three books‚ Leaving the Comfort Zone, I Love You But I’ve Chosen Rock, and Brazil, and had numerous exhibitions, including solo shows at the camera work gallery in Berlin, the Clark-Oshin Gallery in Los Angeles and the Noorderlicht Gallery in Groningen. His photographic works are part of prestigious museums and major art collections.
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