The interview is with Hans van Manen, a Dutch dancer and choreographer, who reflects on his collaboration with Erwin Olaf, a renowned Dutch photographer. The conversation touches on various aspects of their working relationship, including the creation of the exhibition "Freedom" at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Van Manen shares memories of Olaf's creative process, his passion for photography, and his ability to direct people on set. He also discusses how Olaf's images are theatrical by design, using close-up portraits and projected images of dancers to convey a sense of intimacy and beauty.
The conversation also delves into the theme of Olaf becoming "his photographs," as he once said. Van Manen reflects on how this phrase speaks to Olaf's open-mindedness and proactive approach to his work. He shares an anecdote about Olaf spitting in someone's face for saying something terrible, but ultimately apologizing afterwards.
Throughout the interview, van Manen highlights the unique qualities of Olaf's photography, such as his ability to capture the beauty of nature through close-up shots of dancers in various settings. He also discusses how Olaf's work can be seen as a form of storytelling, with each image telling a story about its subject.
The conversation concludes with van Manen sharing how Olaf's passing has affected him and his memories of their collaboration. He reflects on how it is difficult to talk about pictures that aren't there, but tries to structure his memories in a way that makes sense.
Overall, the interview provides a unique insight into the creative process and working relationship between Hans van Manen and Erwin Olaf, two prominent figures in the world of dance and photography.
Van Manen shares memories of Olaf's creative process, his passion for photography, and his ability to direct people on set. He also discusses how Olaf's images are theatrical by design, using close-up portraits and projected images of dancers to convey a sense of intimacy and beauty.
The conversation also delves into the theme of Olaf becoming "his photographs," as he once said. Van Manen reflects on how this phrase speaks to Olaf's open-mindedness and proactive approach to his work. He shares an anecdote about Olaf spitting in someone's face for saying something terrible, but ultimately apologizing afterwards.
Throughout the interview, van Manen highlights the unique qualities of Olaf's photography, such as his ability to capture the beauty of nature through close-up shots of dancers in various settings. He also discusses how Olaf's work can be seen as a form of storytelling, with each image telling a story about its subject.
The conversation concludes with van Manen sharing how Olaf's passing has affected him and his memories of their collaboration. He reflects on how it is difficult to talk about pictures that aren't there, but tries to structure his memories in a way that makes sense.
Overall, the interview provides a unique insight into the creative process and working relationship between Hans van Manen and Erwin Olaf, two prominent figures in the world of dance and photography.
! The way he captures those close-up portraits of dancers is like a whole different level of intimacy 
. And can we talk about how theatrical his images are? It's like he's telling these stories through the poses and expressions of his subjects 
. I love how Hans van Manen describes him as "theatrical by design" - it's so true! 
i loved how van manen talked about how olaf would direct him on set, like he was a conductor leading an orchestra 
that's so cool. and omg the anecdote about spitting in someone's face is wild 
but at the same time it shows how passionate he was about his work. anyway, his photography will always be one of those things that makes you feel seen and understood 
. It's like he was trying to capture the essence of humanity through his lens. Anyway, what struck me most is how Olaf's images can be seen as a form of storytelling - each photo has its own narrative thread 
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anyway, van manen's right that the guy was all about storytelling through pics... like, have you seen those close-up shots of dancers? they're so beautiful and intimate 
i wish we could've met olaf in person tho - sounds like he had a personality to match his art 
anyways, what really struck me is how Olaf's photography isn't just about beauty & intimacy but also storytelling 
I mean, those close-up portraits of dancers in various settings? it's like he's capturing their inner worlds 
and the way he uses projected images to convey a sense of drama... it's genius 
what I love most about this interview tho is how van Manen shares these anecdotes w/ Olaf's personality & quirks 
like that time he spat in someone's face... yeah, that's some intense stuff 
Ugh, can't believe I'm stuck on this platform again... anyway, back to that interview with Hans van Manen. So, I mean, who doesn't love a good story about art and collaboration? But seriously, what's up with the format of these interviews? It feels like they're always trying to pack in too much info and it ends up feeling rushed and disjointed 
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what was he thinking? Like, I get it, he was passionate about his work, but come on. Anyway, back to the interview. So, I guess my point is that while I loved reading about Van Manen and Olaf's collaboration, I wish there were more visuals or multimedia elements to go along with the article 
she'd take pictures of everything - plants, animals, people... it was like she wanted to capture the essence of life or something. anyway, i started reading about his work, and dude's got some serious skills 
but seriously, has anyone seen the way olaf shoots close-up pics? it's like he's trying to trap these people in these tiny moments 
. It's amazing how their collaboration created something as beautiful as the "Freedom" exhibition 
. And that story about him spitting in someone's face... wow, that takes a lot of courage to share 
. The way van Manen talks about how Olaf's passing affected him makes me think we'll always be missing that creative energy 
. But I'm glad he gets to honor their collaboration and keep Erwin's legacy alive 
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. And can we talk about how cool it is that Van Manen shared that anecdote about Olaf spitting in someone's face for saying something terrible? 
I mean, think about it - he'd put himself through experiences just to get that perfect shot 
! Anyway, what I love about Olaf's work is how he could capture these tiny moments of beauty 
. And his photography isn't just about looking pretty; it's storytelling too 
... it's like he vanished into his art 
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