January 25, 2010

Flowerhead: The Illustrations of Olaf Hajek

Olaf Hajek’s debut monograph Flowerhead is being released in Europe in Feburary, 2010 by Gestalten. The international release follows shortly in March, 2010. The book is full of advertising, editorial, commercial portraits, fashion illustration, and rarely seen personal work from over the past three years of Hajek’s long illustration career.

Born in Germany and raised in Holland, Olaf Hajek draws inspiration from far-away places such as folk art in Africa and South America and the detailed work and interesting perspectives of India and Persia.

Read the interview with Olaf Hajek

October 27, 2009

Deeply in Love with Hair

In commemoration of its 111th anniversary, Schwarzkopf is releasing We Love Hair, an “extraordinary love letter to the world of hair.” The heralded hair bible includes work from Karl Lagerfeld, Russell James, Gabo, Olaf Hajek, and other artists. More than just hair nostalgia, We Love Hair is dedicated to showcasing  modernity and innovation in hair. The book is filled with original stories, revealing anecdotes, luscious photo spreads, and beautiful illustrations.

More hair-inspired illustrations by Olaf Hajek after the link.
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September 9, 2009

Olaf Hajek’s New York Times Book Review Cover

Olaf Hajek illustrated the beautiful nature scene on the cover of the Book Review for The New York Times.