Through his photography, drawings, paintings, films, sculptures and large-scale immersive installations that integrate natural elements such as light, water and air, artist Olafur Eliasson is focused on sustainability and climate change, and seeks to explore how human beings interact with their environment.
Born in 1967, Eliasson grew up in Denmark and Iceland and studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1989 to 1995. Following graduation, he moved to Berlin, where he founded his design studio — Studio Olafur Eliasson.
Since 1997, Eliasson’s works have appeared in numerous museums worldwide, with his public-space installations garnering critical acclaim throughout the 2000s. In 2003, he represented Denmark at the 50th Venice Biennale. That same year, he introduced his installation, The Weather Project, at the Tate Modern in London, for which he worked with a semi-circular screen, a ceiling of mirrors and artificial mist to create the illusion of a sun.
In 2008, he was commissioned by New York’s Public Art Fund to create a public space project called Waterfalls, which was installed in several locations along New York City’s waterfronts. Then, in 2011, Eliasson created Your Rainbow Panorama, a circular, richly colored glass walkway on top of the ARoS Museum in Aarhus, Denmark.
For Eliasson’s famous work Ice Watch, he and geologist Minik Rosing brought icebergs from Greenland to public squares in Copenhagen (2014), Paris (2015) and London (2018) in order to raise awareness of climate change.
Eliasson’s dedication to environmentalism extends past his art. In 2012, he founded the company Little Sun with engineer Frederik Ottesen, which produces and distributes solar lamps and chargers for use in off-grid communities.
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Herbarium
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in London, GB
Olafur Eliasson Herbarium, 2021 Dried and pressed Nympheas Ellisiana water lilies (Latour-Marliac) on Lanaquarelle hand-made3250 paper 300gm, framed varnished with day and fluorescent paint...
Mixed Media
$7,817
Olafur Eliasson, Herbarium - Collage of Dried Water Lilies, Contemporary Art
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Olafur Eliasson (Danish-Icelandic, b. 1967) Herbarium, 2021 Medium: Collage of dried and pressed Nympheas Ellisana water lilies (Latour-Marliac) on Lanaquarelle handmade paper, in fl...
Found Objects, Handmade Paper
Olafur Eliasson, The Walk Series, The Alftavatn Close-Up Series, Landscape, 1999
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in London, GB
Signed and dated on label affixed to reverse 12 silver gelatin prints and 4 C-type prints 9 x 14 inches each From an edition of 6
Silver Gelatin, C Print
$28,000
"Your Reversed Berlin" 2016 Color-print on Fuji crystal archive II paper
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967) is a critically acclaimed Icelandic-Danish artist recognized for his work across multiple mediums including installations, sculpture, painting, photography, and film. A long-time advocate of climate activism, Eliasson's work situates the viewer in immersive atmospheric environments, offering tangible experiences that epitomize the most ominous threat of our lifetime. Engulfed in multisensory experiences, Eliasson invites the audience to contemplate our interdependence with the earth while highlighting the significance of personal accountability in combating climate issues. "Your Reversed Berlin" features the Berlin cityscape shot from the artist's studio at an elevated vantage point. The same image is duplicated and inverted to fit into a circular reproduction, which is overlayed in the center of the work to complete the original image. Color filled-glass covers the surface of the second photo, its hue alternating based on varied lighting. The glass doubles as a mirror, confronting the viewer with their own reflection when standing directly in front of the work. "Your Reversed Berlin" was commissioned by the Canadian Friends of the Israel Museum in consortium with Benefit Print Project to mark the 50th anniversary of the Israel Museum. In 2022, the work was included in Hot Mess...
Glass, Color
$6,774Sale Price|22% Off
Contact is content at Seljalandsfoss, Contemporary, 21st Century, C Print
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in Zug, CH
Contact is content at Seljalandsfoss, Contemporary, 21st Century, C Print C-Print Edition of 100 Each 53 x 42 cm (20 x 16.5 in.) Signed and numbered on adhesive label In mint conditi...
C Print
$525
H 16 in W 24 in
Young Man Rising up out of the Sea. In Celebration of Pride Month
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stone and Press Gallery is excited to offer several works in celebration of the LGBTQ community. A signed Certificate of Authority will be included with all photographs. A nude yo...
Photographic Paper, Digital
Big Candy Grid
By Kim Frohsin
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Big Candy Grid' features abstracted candy shapes with vivid and florescent colors within a dazzling contemporary "pop art" composition. Monotype ev edition...
Monotype
1990
Located in New York, NY
Rebecca Warren 1990 2007 Lithographic print on MDF, with pom-pom, cotton thread, wood shaving, twig, and wood chip 16 x 9 x 3 inches; 41 x 23 x 8 cm Edi...
Thread, Wood, Lithograph, Cotton, Mixed Media
$880
H 40 in W 82.7 in
Blue Triptych of Trio of Palms, Tropical Botanical Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These triptychs are large pieces that feature lush blues, making them an impressive addition to any beautifully designed space. Each triptych is printed by hand and carefully crafted to capture the unique essence of these natural environments, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadows, and the subtle nuances of tone and texture. The beach and ocean scenes depict the dynamic beauty of waves crashing against the shore, with the cyanotype process lending a dreamy, ethereal quality to the images. Similarly, the forest and wood scenes offer a glimpse into the hidden depths of nature, with the cyanotype process lending a sense of mystery and wonder to the images, while the lush blues of cyanotypes imitate the sky and clouds perfectly. These triptychs are perfect for anyone who loves to surround themselves with the beauty of nature, and they make an excellent centerpiece for any beautifully designed space. Details: + Title: Desert Palm Trio + Year: 2024 + Edition Size: 20 + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided + Measurements : 100x210 cm (40 x 84 in.) Each paper measures 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.) each, a standard frame size + All cyanotype prints are made on high-quality Italian watercolor paper WHAT IS A CYANOTYPE? The cyanotype (a.k.a. sun-print) process is one of the oldest in the history of photography, dating back to the 1840's. Cyanotypes were then made famous by Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer. Inspired by nature, we feel the need to look back at a craft that is handmade, analogue, and using an all-natural light source: the sun. Our cyanotypes are made by coating high-quality Italian watercolor paper with a light-sensitive emulsion. We then expose it in direct sunlight for several minutes using a photo negative...
Monotype, Handmade Paper
Remember When I Asked For Your Opinion? Me Neither
Located in London, GB
2023 Mixed media, archival pigment and silkscreen on deckle-edged satin paper Framed size 112.5 x 78.5 cm Edition of 195 Hand-signed and numbered by James McQueen James McQueen is ...
Paper, Mixed Media, Satin Paper, Archival Pigment
$475
H 24 in W 17 in
Kirill / Boy with Crossed Legs (peekaboo) - In Celebration of Pride Month
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stone and Press Gallery is excited to offer several works in celebration of the LGBTQ community. A signed Certificate of Authority will be included with all photographs. A nude boy...
Photographic Paper, Digital
$200
H 19.61 in W 13.51 in
Aranzo Gigante Verrucoso & Limon di Fior Doppio, 4 prints
Located in Middletown, NY
Joseph de Montalegre (after) Aranzo Gigante Verrucoso & Limon di Fior Doppio, 4 prints 1702-1725. Four (4) reproductive prints with handcoloring on thick C.M. Fabriano cotton w...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper
Two Pembroke Studio Chairs
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
A striking original lithograph from Hockney's popular The Moving Focus series with Cubist influences. Hockney depicts his studio interior with varying perspectives, shadows, views an...
Handmade Paper, Lithograph
$420
H 28 in W 40 in
Greek Beach Bliss, Handmade Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper, Swimming Body in Blue
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Greek Beach Bliss" is a cyanotype of a woman's feet in the fresh water of a sandy beach shore...
Watercolor, Rag Paper, Lithograph
$1,500
H 16.58 in W 10.12 in
Flower Basket Arrangement against an Indigo Background (First Edition)
By Ohara Koson
Located in Burbank, CA
A basket with carefully arranged flowers is contrasted against a dramatic blue-black background. The showcased ikebana basket (kago) is in a traditional style of the early Showa peri...
Mulberry Paper, Woodcut
$625
H 28 in W 28 in
1967 Volkswagen Samba/Kombi Bus – Limited Edition Giclée print, classic VW icon
By Shan Fannin
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin’s 1967 Volkswagen Samba/Kombi Bus is an unframed limited edition giclée print on 230 gsm premium archival matte paper measuring 28 x 28 in (71.12 x 71.12 cm); image size ...
Giclée
$547
H 28.94 in W 28.94 in D 0.04 in
B Side Vinyl Collection, Stereo - Conceptual Pop Art Color Photogrpahy
By Heidler & Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Acclaimed contemporary photographers, Richard Heeps and Natasha Heidler have collaborated to make this beautifully mesmerising collection. A celebration of the vinyl record and analo...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
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H 6 in W 6 in
The Danish artist, Olafur Eliasson’s installation of a huge artificial sun
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in New York, NY
The Danish artist, Olafur Eliasson’s installation of a huge artificial sun in the Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, London, Great Britian, 2003 2003/printed later Estate stamp in black ink...
Archival Pigment
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H 20.87 in W 16.54 in
Contact is Content at Seljalandsfoss, 2 C-Prints, Diptych, Color Photography
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Olafur Eliasson (Danish-Icelandic, b. 1967) Contact is Content at Seljalandsfoss, 2014 Medium: 2 C-Prints (incl. artist book and case) Dimensions: each 20 9/10 × 16 1/2 in (53 × 42 c...
C Print
Your House.
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in New York, NY
ELIASSON, Olafur. Your House. 908 pp. Illustrated by Olafur Eliasson using computer-aided laser die-cuts. Oblong folio, 285 x 440 mm, bound in original cloth. New York: Library ...
Paper
Mirror Stage for Merce
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in London, GB
The Merce Cunningham Dance Company 50th Anniversary Portfolio is a collection of signed and numbered prints donated to the Merce Cunningham Dance Company by eight of the world's most...
Photogravure
No. 19 (The cartographic series I)
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Olafur Eliasson (Copenhagen 1967 – lives in Berlin) Sheet No. 19 from the Cartographic Series I Photogravure print on Hahnemuhle paper Edition of 16 Signed and numbered “I have been...
Photogravure