Ólafur Elíasson
Danish-Icelandic artist · Denmark · On the map · Artists · Born 1967 · age 59
Olafur Eliasson is an Icelandic-Danish artist known for sculptured and large-scaled installation art employing elemental materials such as light, water, and air temperature to enhance the viewer's experience.
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2025Statens Kunstfonds hædersydelseAward2017Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the DannebrogAward2016Crystal AwardAwardLennonOno Grant for PeaceAward2014Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MITAwardHonorary craftsmanAwardWolf Prize in ArtsAward2013Thorvaldsen MedalAward2010Telenor Culture AwardAward2008Fritz Winter PrizeAward2007Joan Miró PrizeAward2005Prince Eugen MedalAward2004Eckersberg MedalAward1967Born5 February 1967
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Denmark
Category
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Born 1967 · age 59
