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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Moroso SECRET CUBIC SHELVES by Olafur Eliasson
By Olafur Eliasson, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moroso presents “Secret Cubic Shelves”, designed by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. A result of the artist’s intensive, decades-long engagement with geometry, the shelves a...
Steel
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Monumental 'Oe Quasi Light' by Olafur Eliasson for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Olafur Eliasson
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 'Oe Quasi Light' by Olafur Eliasson for Louis Poulsen. The chandelier has simple but complex interlayering of geometric shapes that may occur in nature. The exterior alu...
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 5-Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 690 x 233 x 690, 8.4 kg 5 shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opa...
Metal
$627Sale Price|28% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 18.9 in
1958, Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH5 Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Metal
Vintage 1950s Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Vintage 1950s example with slightly yellowed paintwork and mild patina. Rewired. Beautiful and functional Scandinavian Modern design. Parabolic lenses...
Steel
The Moon Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "moon" fixture suspended from the wall via a teak arm. Drop is adjustable. Lamp consists of curved lacquered rings suspended around a centrally located bulb.
Steel
$776 / item
H 6.3 in Dm 8.47 in
Verner Panton 1´st. Edition Flowerpot Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Verner Panton 1´st. Edition Flowerpot Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark designed in 1969. This pendant is an early example of the Pan...
Metal, Enamel
1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Copper
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pendant, model 'A-Lamp', brass, copper, painted copper, Denmark, 1930s Dating back to the 1930s, this lighting object made by Louis Poulsen is a rare occurrence. The ...
Brass, Copper
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Willem Lauritzen in 1949 in Copenhagen, the VL 5 Ring Crown brings a distinct and authentic touch to stylish interiors, as well as a warm light to softly illuminate conte...
Brass
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'Louvre' pendant, coated aluminum, chrome, metal, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s First designed i...
Aluminum, Chrome, Metal
Louis Poulsen, Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 200 x 140 x 200, 0,6 kg Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with the suspensio...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 7 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 7 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width 893 x height 233 x length 893(mm), 10.8 kg 7 Shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opal ...
Metal
$1,200
H 8.25 in Dm 12.5 in
Danish Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Gernes, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking, Danish modern pendant light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen features a faceted white metal cylinder that emits light through it's bent, cut-out ...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Medium Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width 650 x height 500 x length 650 (mm), 8,2 kg Material: Matte lacquered aluminum. Struts: Purple, rolled aluminum...
Metal
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H 22.5 in W 22.75 in D 0.75 in
Black-and-White Photogravure "Yet Untitled" by Artist Olafur Eliasson
By Olafur Eliasson
Located in Chicago, IL
A black and white photogravure by artist Olafur Eliasson Yet Untitled 2000 photogravure Signed, numbered and dated to lower margin 'Olafur Eliasson 2000 8/16'. This work is numb...