A Suspended Tomorrow transforms the theatrical essence of Erwin Olaf’s photographs into a physical experience, staging a choreography of silence and anticipation. Moving through works from series such as April Fool, Ladies Hats, Dance in Close-Up, Still Lifes, Hope, Life – For Mom, Im Wald and Waiting, visitors become active witnesses rather than passive observers. Each scene shifts in light, tempo and mood, leaving behind a distinct emotional trace and unfolding a narrative that hovers between beginning and end.

Born in 1959 and passing in 2023, Olaf is recognised as one of the most influential figures in contemporary photography. His practice expanded beyond photography into film and installation, probing identity, representation and desire. With over 500 works acquired by the Rijksmuseum and a major retrospective spanning Amsterdam and The Hague in 2019, his legacy is celebrated worldwide. A Suspended Tomorrow rereads this legacy through a contemporary lens, foregrounding the charged emotions beneath his meticulous aesthetics.