Mihai Olos

1940 – 2015 Ariniș, Maramureș

Creator of 'Olospolis', a universal city built from a wooden joint.

Inspired by the interlocking joints of Maramureș woodwork, Olos imagined 'Olospolis', a utopian universal city. He was in dialogue with Joseph Beuys.

Notable works

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