Olaf Metzel: Sculptor of Socio-Political Echoes Olaf Metzel, born in Berlin in 1952, stands as a prominent figure in contemporary German sculpture and object art. His artistic trajectory is marked by a profound engagement with societal issues—particularly those rooted in German history—resulting in monumental installations that provoke contemplation and often confront uncomfortable truths. Studying at the Freie Universität and Hochsch…