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Erwin Olaf (NL, 1959) has navigated the intricate terrain of nudity and sexuality through his captivating body of work for many years. In 1984, bodybuilder photos taken by the artist sparked debate at the Foto '84 exhibition, embodying Amsterdam's progressive approach to nudity. An organizer found them "not naked enough" and removed them. This incident encapsulated Amsterdam's evolving stance on nudity, setting the stage for Olaf's career, including some of his most iconic work.
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Erwin Olaf (NL, 1959) has navigated the intricate terrain of nudity and sexuality through his captivating body of work for many years.
In 1984, bodybuilder photos taken by the artist sparked debate at the Foto '84 exhibition, embodying Amsterdam's progressive approach to nudity.
An organizer found them "not naked enough" and removed them.
This incident encapsulated Amsterdam's evolving stance on nudity, setting the stage for Olaf's career, including some of his most iconic work.

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