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Olafur Eliasson

Installation / Contemporary Art·other·established·Denmark
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Olafur Eliasson is a Danish-Icelandic visual artist best known for 'The Weather Project' (2003), a large-scale installation shown in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall. His practice spans installation, sculpture, photography, and painting, including works such as 'The waterfall series', 'Light ventilator mobile', and 'Your uncertain shadow (growing)'.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Created 'The Weather Project' (2003) at Tate Modern's Turbine Hall, his most famous work
  • Extensive body of work documented by institutions including the Hall Art Foundation, Tate, and National Gallery of Art
  • Featured in a 2017 VR art platform launch alongside Marina Abramovic and Jeff Koons
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Q:Is Olafur Eliasson underrated?

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Q:What genre is Olafur Eliasson?

Olafur Eliasson works in Installation / Contemporary Art originating from Denmark (Copenhagen). As a other artist at the "established" level, Olafur Eliasson has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Installation scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:Who are similar artists to Olafur Eliasson?

Fans of Olafur Eliasson often also enjoy Doug Aitken, Ai Weiwei, Ann Veronica Janssens, Anish Kapoor, James Turrell. These artists share common ground in the Installation space and/or the Denmark other scene. If you appreciate Olafur Eliasson's approach to installation / contemporary art, these artists offer similar qualities.

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